HACCP Certification
HACCP is the internationally recognised preventive approach to food safety that systematically identifies, evaluates, and controls biological, chemical, and physical hazards throughout food production. It is the global foundation of food safety regulation and the prerequisite for ISO 22000 and FSSC 22000.
What is HACCP Certification?
Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) is a systematic preventive approach to food safety that addresses biological, chemical, and physical hazards as a means of prevention rather than finished-product inspection. Originally developed for NASA's space food programme, HACCP is now codified in the Codex Alimentarius and mandated by food regulators in the United States (FDA/USDA), European Union, and under India's FSSAI framework. It consists of seven internationally recognised principles: hazard analysis, CCP determination, critical limit establishment, monitoring, corrective action, verification, and record-keeping. HACCP is the prerequisite for all higher-level food safety standards including ISO 22000 and FSSC 22000.
Who Needs It?
- Food manufacturers, processors, and packagers at any scale, from small production units to large factories.
- Catering operations, central kitchens, and food service businesses supplying institutional clients.
- Food exporters required to demonstrate systematic hazard control to international buyers.
- Businesses subject to FSSAI licensing conditions that specify HACCP implementation.
- Organisations seeking ISO 22000 or FSSC 22000 certification (HACCP is embedded in both).
How Fusion Helps
Hazard Analysis Workshop: We facilitate a structured hazard identification exercise covering biological (microbiological), chemical (allergens, pesticides, additives), and physical hazards across your production process.
CCP & OPRP Determination: We help your team apply the HACCP decision tree to identify Critical Control Points and Operational Prerequisite Programmes requiring monitoring.
HACCP Plan Development: We document the complete HACCP Plan including critical limits, monitoring procedures, corrective actions, and verification activities for each CCP.
Prerequisite Programme (PRP) Setup: We implement the foundational hygiene, pest control, sanitation, personal hygiene, and facility maintenance programmes that support HACCP effectiveness.
Staff Training & Internal Audit: We train your HACCP team and conduct a verification audit to confirm the plan is fully implemented and records are being maintained.
Frequently Asked Questions
Fusion Certification is an independent consultancy providing certification guidance, documentation, implementation and audit-readiness support. Final assessment and certification decisions are made by the relevant independent certification body or scheme authority.