Making the Most of HACCP: Learning from Others' Experience

The Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) System has now become generally accepted as the key safety management system for the food industry worldwide. While there are numerous publications on its principles and methods of implementation, there is relatively little on the experience of those who have actually implemented HACCP systems. Edited by two of the leading authorities on the subject, and with an international team of contributors, Making the Most of HACCP describes that experience and what it can teach about developing and implementing HACCP systems effectively. The book begins with a look at small- and medium-sized enterprises, many of which have yet to implement HACCP systems. It then focuses on larger manufacturers, with chapters from companies such as Cargill in the United States, Hindustan Lever in India, and Heinz and Kerry Ingredients in Europe. Those implementing HACCP systems describe the problems and pitfalls in getting started, and what they have done to further develop HACCP systems. Finally, regulators and inspectors describe HACCP implementation from their perspective. Contributors describe what they look for when inspecting HACCP systems, the common problems they encounter, and techniques to make the implementation process more successful. Making the Most of HACCP draws on a wide range of practical experience, from large to small companies, manufacturers, and regulators in developed and developing countries, those with established HACCP systems and those still new to them. After reading the testimonials in this book, you will have a better understanding of what it takes to implement a successful HACCP system, and ultimately improve food safety.

Table of Contents:
Introduction, T. Mayes, Unilever Research, Sharnbrook and S. Mortimore, Pillsbury Europe, Uxbridge, UK The Development of HACCP HACCP in Practice Key Themes PART I: SMALL AND MEDIUM-SIZED ENTERPRISES (SMEs), RETAILERS, AND HACCP SYSTEMS HACCP and SMEs: Problems and Opportunities, E. Taylor, University of Central Lancashire, Preston, UK HACCP and SMEs Setting up the HACCP System Operating the HACCP System HACCP and SMEs: A Case Study, N. Route, formerly Food and Spice Group, Tunbridge Wells, UK Why bother with HACCP? The Company Scope and Resources HACCP Planning and Implementation HACCP and Supplier Operations Keeping up to date with HACCP Supplier HACCP Systems: A Retailer's Perspective, M. Kane, Food Control Limited, Cambridge, UK (Formerly Head of Product Safety, Sainsbury's Supermarkets Limited) Retailers and the Development of Supplier HACCP Systems Assessing the Effectiveness of Supplier HACCP Systems Gauging the success of HACCP Systems: Customer Complaint Data Analysis Common Weaknesses in HACCPSystems The Future Development of HACCP PART II: LARGER MANUFACTURERS AND HACCP SYSTEMS HACCP Implementation in the United States, T.R. McAloon, Cargill, Inc., Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA Setting up the HACCP System Implementation Challenges and Solutions Surprises in HACCP Implementation Operating the HACCP System HACCP Management Challenges and Solutions The Benefits of a HACCP System The Future Evolution of HACCP Systems HACCP Implementation: The Indian Experience, B. Marthi, Hindustan Lever Limited, Bombay, India The Food Industry in India Food Safety in India The Development of HACCP Systems in India HACCP Implementation: The Unilever Approach in India HACCP Implementation in Practice: The Marine Product Model Maintaining HACCP Systems The benefits of HACCP Implementation Difficulties with HACCP Implementation The Future of HACCP Implementation in India Implementing HACCP Systems in Europe, D. Rudge, Kerry Ingredients, UK HACCP and Business Strategy How Big is the Job? Prioritisation in the project Plan The Polish Experience Expansion of the Polish Operation Kerry Ingredients, Portbury, UK The Benefit of Hindsight Implementing HACCP Systems in Europe: Heinz, D. Killen, H.J. Heinz, Wigan, UK The Manufacturing Background The Main Hazards Introducing the HACCP Programme at Kitt Green Scope, Approach, and Timing Setting up and Managing HACCP Teams Prerequisites Hazards and CCPs Implementation and Verification Keeping up to Date Benefits and Drawbacks of HACCP Implementation PART III: REGULATION AND TRAINING HACCP Enforcement in New Zealand, J.A. Lee, Food Assurance Authority, Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, Wellington, New Zealand Developing HACCP Assessment Assessment of the HACCP System Enforcing Safety and Quality: Canada, V. McEachern, A. Bungay, S. Bray and S. Lee-Spiegelberg, Canadian Food Inspection Agency, Nepean, Canada The Backgound to Food Safety Inspection in Canada Enforcement: From Product to Systems Inspection HACCP as Industry Control System Government Food Safety Programs Regulatory Verification versus Audit Regulatory Verification of Company Food Safety Systems Common Barriers to Regulatory Verification Future Trends: The Integrated Inspection System HACCP Implementation in the Thai Fisheries Industry, S. Suwanrangsi, Department of Fisheries, Bangkok, Thailand The International Fish Trade The Fisheries Industry in Thailand The Fish Inspection and Quality Control Division The Need for HACCP in the Fisheries Industry Hazards Associated with Fishery Products Key Issues in HACCP Implementation Preparing for HACCP Implementation Designing the HACCP System Implementation Issues Measuring Success: The Benefits of HACCP Implementation Conclusions: The Future of HACCP Implementation and Enforcement in the United Kingdom, J. Barnes, Food Standards Agency, London, UK Background UK Legal Requirements for HACCP The Regulatory Authorities Take-up of HACCP by the UK Food Industry HACCP and Enforcement Common Problems with HACCP Systems Future HACCP Arrangements A Personal Perspective Effective HACCP Training, C. Wallace, Reading Scientific Services Limited, Reading, UK Training Needs Analysis Training and Effective Learning Styles Appointing HACCP Trainers Training and Senior Management Training the HACCP Team and Team Leader Training CCP Monitors and Others Special Issues in Training Index