Generic HACCP Model for Thermally Processed Commercial

Process Flow Diagram
The Process Flow Diagram is used to provide a simple description of the steps involved
in the process. The diagram will be helpful to the HACCP Team in the preparation of a HACCP
plan and will also serve as a future guide for regulatory officials who must understand the process
for their verification activities.
The flow diagram must cover all the steps in the process which are directly under the
control of the establishment. It can also include steps in the food chain which are before and after
the processing that occurs. For the sake of simplicity, the flow diagram should consist solely of
words, not engineering drawings.
Member(s) of the HACCP Team should use the drafted flow diagram and walk through
the plant to follow the actual process flow as it occurs and make any adjustments, as necessary.
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