Better HACCP implementation : Overview report

The HACCP project aimed to assess HACCP from a cross-sectoral perspective in order to get an overview of the state of implementation and control of procedures based on the HACCP principles across Member States and across sectors and to identify and exchange good practice and common approaches to addressing problems encountered. There is general agreement on the importance and benefits of implementing Food and Feed safety management systems based on HACCP principles. The general experience of Food and Feed Business Operators with HACCP has been generally positive with some commonly raised issues. There is also much common ground between official and stakeholder bodies on the main areas where improvements could be made. The main conclusions and several examples of good practice with the potential for transfer across Member States are described in the report. These demonstrate possible ways to effectively address the key issues identified. The Commission consulted with Member State experts on the results of this project. A Roadmap for a better implementation of HACCP based procedures was developed, to be implemented at EU level, by the Member States, by stakeholder organisations and by FBOs. It is envisaged that progress at each level can be achieved in parallel