What document outlines the procedures and guidelines for implementing HACCP?

The HACCP Plan is a comprehensive document that outlines the specific procedures and guidelines necessary for implementing the Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) system within a food safety management framework. It details the critical control points (CCPs) that need to be monitored, establishes critical limits for each CCP, and sets out corrective actions to take when limits are not met.

Additionally, the HACCP Plan serves as a roadmap for managing food safety by incorporating hazard analysis, monitoring procedures, verification activities, and record-keeping requirements aligned with the principles of HACCP. This ensures that food products are consistently safe for consumption by minimizing biological, chemical, and physical hazards throughout the food production process.

While Food Safety Guidelines, the Quality Control Manual, and Standard Operating Procedures may include elements related to food safety and operational protocols, they do not specifically encapsulate the detailed framework and structured approach necessary for the implementation of HACCP as the HACCP Plan does.