HACCP

What is HACCP certification and Why is it Essential for Food Safety?
HACCP is a globally recognized food safety system designed to identify, assess, and control risks throughout the food production process. HACCP certification has become a mandatory requirement in the European Union (Regulation (EC) No. 852/2004) and the USA as part of federal food safety regulations.
By implementing HACCP, food businesses can prevent contamination, protect consumer health, and comply with legal regulations, ensuring the highest food safety standards.
Principles of the HACCP System
To implement the HACCP system 7 principles and 12 steps based on the Codex Alimentarius which is given with the "General Principles of Food Hygiene" CXC 1-1969 (download here) must be followed.
Principles of the HACCP System
- Conducting a hazard analysis
- Determining critical control points (CCPs)
- Establishing critical limits
- Setting up a monitoring system for critical control points
- Establishing corrective actions for uncontrolled situations
- Implementing verification procedures for the HACCP system
- Setting up a documentation and record-keeping system


Benefits of the HACCP certification
- Ensures food safety – Reduces risks of contamination and health issues for consumers.
- Compliance with legislation – Meets legal food safety requirements in the EU, US and international markets.
- Stronger customer trust – Demonstrates a commitment to high food safety standards.
- Brand protection – Minimizes the risk of food scandals and product recalls.
- Optimizes production processes – Identifies and eliminates weak points in production.
- Cost reduction – Prevents losses caused by recalls and complaints.
- Global market access – Many countries require HACCP as a prerequisite for export..
- Competitive advantage – Companies with certification are often preferred suppliers
Our certification body provides accredited HACCP certification covering the entire food suply chain - from primary production to distribution and retail.
Contact UsThe most requested certification
ISO 9001
ISO 14001
ISO 45001
ISO/IEC 27001
ISO 22301
ISO/IEC 20000-1
Want to ensure the highest food safety standards for your business? Contact us at foodsafety@ll-c.sk and start your HACCP certification process!