HACCP Certification

Introduction

HACCP is a systematic, preventive approach to food safety that identifies physical, chemical, and biological hazards in production processes and puts controls in place to reduce risks.

What is HACCP Codex?

HACCP is based on 7 core principles established by the Codex Alimentarius. It shifts the food safety approach from final-product testing to proactive prevention at critical control points.

Benefits of HACCP Codex Certification

• Identifies and controls food safety hazards before they occur
• Widely recognised and required across the global food supply chain
• Forms the essential foundation for FSSC 22000 and BRC certifications
• Improves customer, buyer, and regulator confidence in food safety
• Reduces the risk of contamination, product recalls, and related losses

Who Needs HACCP Codex Certification?

• Food processors and manufacturers
• Catering companies and restaurants
• Hotel kitchens and food preparation facilities
• Food ingredient suppliers
• Beverage manufacturers

HACCP Codex Requirements

• Conduct hazard analysis (Principle 1)
• Determine Critical Control Points (CCPs) (Principle 2)
• Establish critical limits (Principle 3)
• Establish monitoring procedures (Principle 4)
• Establish corrective actions (Principle 5)
• Establish verification procedures (Principle 6)
• Establish record-keeping and documentation (Principle 7)

HACCP Codex Certification Process

Documents Required

• HACCP Manual and scope
• Flow diagrams of processing steps
• Hazard analysis worksheets
• CCP determination records
• Critical limits and monitoring logs
• Internal audit and verification records

HACCP Codex Certification Cost

We don’t publish a fixed price, because cost depends on organisation size, number of locations, scope, process complexity, audit duration, consulting requirements and certification body fees. Request a scoped estimate and we’ll walk you through each factor.

Certification Timeline

Timelines depend on organisational readiness, scope and the complexity of your processes. A well-prepared, single-site organisation typically moves faster than a multi-site or highly regulated one — we’ll give you a realistic timeline after the initial gap analysis.

HACCP vs ISO 22000

HACCP is a specific hazard control system. ISO 22000 is a broader management standard that incorporates HACCP principles alongside management commitment, communication, and prerequisite programs (PRPs) into a complete corporate system.

Frequently Asked Questions