What is HACCP?

HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) is a systematic, internationally recognised approach to food safety management. UK food businesses are legally required to put in place and maintain food-safety procedures based on HACCP principles: identifying hazards, setting critical control points, monitoring them, and keeping records. The Food Standards Agency provides the simplified "Safer Food, Better Business" pack for small caterers as a compliant HACCP-based system.