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Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point - Florida Sea Grant

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Chapter 1<br />

The first part defines the seven principles of <strong>HACCP</strong>. Learning these principles<br />

will give a better understanding of the fundamentals on which <strong>HACCP</strong> is based. As<br />

each principle is discussed, the class will progressively develop a <strong>HACCP</strong> plan for a<br />

common fresh fish, mahi-mahi, produced in fillet form by the fictional model “XYZ<br />

Seafood Company”. This example will help you understand <strong>HACCP</strong> principles and<br />

how they relate to seafood processing.<br />

The example incorporates the use of the FDA Fish and Fisheries Products Hazards<br />

and Controls Guidance and provides information about seafood-specific hazards.<br />

The second part explains the seafood <strong>HACCP</strong> regulations and guidance materials<br />

that are available to help you develop a <strong>HACCP</strong> plan. This training manual also<br />

provides information about seafood-specific hazards.<br />

The third part is a practical exercise that demonstrates how to develop a seafood<br />

<strong>HACCP</strong> plan. During this part of the course, the class will be divided into teams to<br />

write <strong>HACCP</strong> plans for different seafood products.<br />

What is Expected of the Participant<br />

<strong>HACCP</strong> is an important safety-management system and can be integrated<br />

into any operation. However, <strong>HACCP</strong> can seem complicated and demanding<br />

until the basic concepts are understood. Therefore, you are encouraged to ask<br />

questions and to contribute first-hand experiences during the discussions.<br />

This manual includes exercises that require class participation throughout the<br />

training. Keep in mind that the more you contribute to these exercises, the less<br />

complicated the <strong>HACCP</strong> system will seem and the easier it will be to develop<br />

and implement a <strong>HACCP</strong> plan.<br />

How to Use This Training Manual<br />

This manual is yours. Become familiar with it. Learn where the definitions are,<br />

where the forms are that will help you develop a <strong>HACCP</strong> plan, and where to find<br />

other basic information. Make as many notes and marks in the text as needed<br />

to assist in creating and understanding a <strong>HACCP</strong> plan. Use the manual as a<br />

reference. This manual does not have a copyright. Make as many copies of the<br />

enclosed forms as necessary or copy the whole manual to share with others in<br />

your company.<br />

Meaning and Importance of <strong>HACCP</strong><br />

<strong>HACCP</strong> is an acronym that stands for Hazard Analysis and Critical Control<br />

Point (Slide 2). It is a systematic approach to the identification, evaluation and<br />

control of food-safety hazards. The concepts behind this term are important.<br />

Slide 2<br />

<strong>HACCP</strong> stands for Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points.<br />

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