For Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points Systems

This page sets out the scheme's requirements of clients implementing a Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points system as detailed in the IQCERT standard IQCERT 01-2001.

The standard has been developed around the requirements of Codex Alimentarius in order to satisfy an internationally growing need by organizations for a specification against which their production, supply and delivery of food products can be assessed and certified.

Organizations are already subject to regulatory supervision by both authorities and customers. This standard facilitates the standardization of food safety control. The internationally recognized principles of Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) aim to focus organizations on the process and production steps and conditions critical to food safety in the pursuit of consumer/user protection.

IQCERT can certify the HACCP as a standalone scheme, but UCAS accreditation will not be awarded. If you require UCAS accreditation, then please select HACCP and ISO 9001 from the adjoining menu.


STEPS TO HACCP CERTIFICATION


Step 1

Complete the application form.
Submit form with application fee.


Step 2

IQCERT acknowledge receipt of application.
Submit policy & procedures manuals.
Large companies may require an on site document review to produce a report. An audit plan is produced.


Step 3

Submit audit fee.


Step 4

IQCERT conduct audit to establish compliance with reviewed documents.
IQCERT produce report on findings plus recommendations. Unsuccessful audits require a re-audit.


Step 5

Submit annual certificate and surveillance fee on successful audit.
IQCERT issue Certificate of Registration.


Step 6

Surveillance visits are performed at least once a year but may be more frequent, depending on the size of the company.


Note: An informal (but chargeable) pre-audit visit may be requested to determine readiness for formal assessment.