Application of hazard analysis critical control points (HACCP) to organic chemical contaminants in food

Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) is a systematic approach to the identification, assessment, and control of hazards that was developed as an effective alternative to conventional end-point analysis to control food safety. It has been described as the most effective means of controlling foodborne diseases, and its application to the control of microbiological hazards has been accepted internationally. By contrast, relatively little has been reported relating to the potential use of HACCP, or HACCP-like procedures, to control chemical contaminants of food. This article presents an overview of the implementation of HACCP and discusses its application to the control of organic chemical contaminants in the food chain. Although this is likely to result in many of the advantages previously identified for microbiological HACCP, that is, more effective, efficient, and economical hazard management, a number of areas are identified that require further research and development. These include: (1) a need to refine the methods of chemical contaminant identification and risk assessment employed, (2) develop more cost-effective monitoring and control methods for routine chemical contaminant surveillance of food, and (3) improve the effectiveness of process optimization for the control of chemical contaminants in food.     

Controlling organic chemical hazards in food manufacturing: a hazard analysis critical control points (HACCP) approach

Hazard analysis by critical control points (HACCP) is a systematic approach to the identification, assessment and control of hazards. Effective HACCP requires the consideration of all hazards, i.e., chemical, microbiological and physical. However, to-date most 'in-place' HACCP procedures have tended to focus on the control of microbiological and physical food hazards. In general, the chemical component of HACCP procedures is either ignored or limited to applied chemicals, e.g., food additives and pesticides. In this paper we discuss the application of HACCP to a broader range of chemical hazards, using organic chemical contaminants as examples, and the problems that are likely to arise in the food manufacturing sector. Chemical HACCP procedures are likely to result in many of the advantages previously identified for microbiological HACCP procedures: more effective, efficient and economical than conventional end-point-testing methods. However, the high costs of analytical monitoring of chemical contaminants and a limited understanding of formulation and process optimisation as means of controlling chemical contamination of foods are likely to prevent chemical HACCP becoming as effective as microbiological HACCP.     

Application of hazard analysis critical control points system for the control of aflatoxins in the Brazilian groundnut‐based food industry

This study was conducted to identify and assess the critical control points (CCPs) in groundnut‐based food production in southern Brazil in order to reduce or eliminate aflatoxin contamination. This methodology has been suggested by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations. Reception of prime matter, groundnut storage, roasting and thermal treatment were the main CCPs identified. Critical factors were the determination of aflatoxin, moisture content and water activity (A_w) during groundnut reception and storage, control of temperature, roasting time and thermal treatment in the groundnut‐based food manufacturing. The critical limit for moisture was 8.2% and 0.6 was established for A_w. In Brazil, the limit for aflatoxins B₁, B₂, G₁ and G₂ has been established at 20 ppb. Temperatures of 180 °C/1 h and 80 °C/40 min were established for roasting and thermal treatment stages of groundnut‐based food, respectively.     

危害分析与关键控制点在中国食品企业应用现状和展望

食品安全不仅是消费者对食品最为关注的话题,也是国家得以发展的重要基础。随着我国食品行业的快速发展,各种新型、快捷、外卖、方便食品等已与人们生活密不可分,各种食品添加剂检验、农兽药残留、食品内物质及包装检验、食品生产规范性检验操作、过期食品的回收再加工等问题层出不穷,食品安全与质量管理工作还有很大的提升空间,传统的食品安全管理体系已不能有效解决当前复杂的食品安全问题。危害分析与关键控制点(HACCP)体系可以使生产企业在早期阶段识别潜在的危害并及时进行调控,避免对消费者的健康和社会福利造成伤害和损失。该体系是食品企业普遍采用的一种保证产品质量安全的方法,备受国际食品业认可和青睐。但当前相关食品法规及注册规范并未对中小型食品企业应用HACCP体系做出强制性规定,大部分企业受制于企业成本、人才培训和管理等影响,主动应用HACCP体系意愿不强。本文通过总结HACCP在我国食品企业的发展和应用,促进HACCP在食品企业的应用,降低食品安全问题发生的概率。     

基于危害分析与关键控制点原理的进出口冷链食品生产加工企业新型冠状病毒肺炎疫情防控应用研究

基于危害分析与关键控制点(hazard analysis critical control point,HACCP)原理,将新型冠状病毒(SARS-CoV-2)作为一种非传统的食品安全风险加以分析研究,并将食品生产企业员工的活动纳入整个冷链食品生产的全流程进行危害分析,确定疫情防控形势下从业人员免受感染和产品免受污染的...     

A comprehensive review of the implementation of hazard analysis critical control point (HACCP) to the production of flour and flour-based products

The production of flour and semolina and their ensuing products, such as bread, cake, spaghetti, noodles, and corn flakes, is of major importance, because these products constitute some of the main ingredients of the human diet. The Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) system aims at ensuring the safety of these products. HACCP has been implemented within the frame of this study on various products of both Asian and European origin; the hazards, critical control limits (CCLs), observation practices, and corrective actions have been summarized in comprehensive tables. Furthermore, the various production steps, packaging included, were thoroughly analyzed, and reference was made to both the traditional and new methodologies in an attempt to pinpoint the occurring differences (advantages and disadvantages) per process.