Standards / Food safety
HACCP Hazard analysis and critical control points
Identifies food hazards and controls them at critical points.
Core documents AMS builds
- Hazard analysis
- CCP determination
- Critical limits and monitoring
- Verification records
Drafted from your actual processes and systems, then kept under version control with review dates.
The path to HACCP
Six steps from first conversation to HACCP. AMS and our consultants handle each one with you.
- 1Scope
Define which sites, teams, processes and systems HACCP will cover.
- 2Gap assessment
Compare what you do today with every HACCP requirement and list what is missing.
- 3Documents
Write the policies, procedures and records HACCP expects, starting with the hazard analysis.
- 4Implement and collect evidence
Put the processes into daily work and capture proof that they run, on a schedule.
- 5Internal review
Check readiness with an internal audit or self-assessment, and close the findings.
- 6Certification audit
An accredited certification body runs a stage 1 document review and a stage 2 audit, then issues the certificate. Surveillance audits follow every year.
HACCP questions
Planning HACCP? Talk to our team
How long does HACCP implementation take?
Most organizations need about 6–10 weeks, depending on size, number of sites and how much is already in place. A gap assessment gives a firm estimate.
What documents does HACCP require?
Core documents usually include: hazard analysis, ccp determination, critical limits and monitoring, verification records. AMS drafts them from your actual processes and keeps them under version control.
Can HACCP be combined with other standards?
Yes. HACCP is often run together with ISO 22000, FSSC 22000, BRCGS. AMS maps shared requirements, so one record can count toward several standards.
How does AMS help with HACCP?
AMS runs the full HACCP program: scoping, gap assessment, documents, evidence capture, internal audits, corrective actions and the audit pack for your certification body.