What is a HACCP certificate? Authority to issue HACCP certificates

Article overview

HACCP certificate is an important standard in the food hygiene industry, ensuring that food production and processing processes fully meet safety requirements. Having this certificate not only enhances the reputation of the business but also protects the health of consumers. The article below will provide detailed information about HACCP certification and certification authority.

Issuance of HACCP certificate
Issuance of HACCP certificate

What is a HACCP certificate? Who is HACCP licensed for?

HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) is a management system for hazard analysis and critical control points in food production. Pursuant to Clause 4, Article 4 of the Law on Food Safety 2010, HACCP is one of the advanced food safety management systems. Applying HACCP helps control biological, chemical and physical hazards during production.

Subjects granted HACCP certificates include:

  • Industrial-scale food production and processing facility
  • Large-scale food service business
  • Food processing factory for export
  • Food raw material production facility.
A few words about the HACCP certificate
A few words about the HACCP certificate

Which agency has the authority to issue HACCP certificates?

HACCP certification is carried out by accredited certification bodies. According to Vietnamese law, agencies competent to issue HACCP certification include:

  • Department of Food Safety – Ministry of Health
  • Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Quality Management
  • Certification bodies are accredited by the Office of Quality Accreditation.

Procedures for applying for HACCP certificate

The process of applying for a HACCP certificate includes the following steps:

Step 1: Prepare documents

  • Application for HACCP certification
  • Organizational chart and production process
  • Document describing the HACCP system
  • Business registration license
  • Certificate of facility eligibility (if any).

Step 2: Preliminary assessment

  • In this step, it is necessary to review the completeness of the records and evaluate the conformity of the HACCP system with the required standards. Then, plan the actual assessment.

Step 3: Actual assessment at the facility

  • Inspect facilities to ensure food safety requirements are met, evaluate production processes to determine HACCP compliance, and review implementation of HACCP principles to ensure system effectiveness.

Benefits of businesses when granted HACCP

Being granted a HACCP certificate brings many benefits:

Legal:

  • Meet legal requirements: Applying HACCP helps businesses comply with food safety regulations.
  • No need for a certificate: Businesses do not have to apply for a food safety certificate, saving time and costs.
  • Reduced inspection regime: According to Decree 15/2018/ND-CP, businesses applying HACCP are entitled to reduced inspection frequency from state agencies.

About business:

  • Enhance business reputation: Applying HACCP proves a business’s commitment to food quality and safety, thereby enhancing the trust of customers and partners.
  • Increase competitiveness: Enterprises with HACCP certification have a prominent advantage in the market, attracting customers by ensuring products are safer and of higher quality than their competitors.
  • Advantages in exporting: HACCP is a globally recognized standard, helping businesses easily meet the requirements of export markets and expand international business opportunities.
  • Reduce quality inspection costs: Thanks to applying HACCP, businesses can save food quality inspection costs due to the application of reduced inspection regimes according to Decree 15/2018/ND-CP, reducing pressure on food quality financial force.
Benefits that HACCP brings
Benefits that HACCP brings

Consulting and support services for applying for HACCP certificate in Long Phan

HACCP certificate is an important certification in the field of food hygiene, ensuring that food production and processing processes comply with safety standards. Long Phan with a team of experienced experts is committed to providing customers with the most prestigious and comprehensive HACCP consulting service.

The services we provide include:

  • Current status assessment: Survey and analyze current production processes, facilities and hygiene practices to identify strengths and weaknesses.
  • Develop HACCP documentation system: Draft necessary documents, including hazard analysis and control plan, to establish an effective HACCP system.
  • Implementation guide: Detailed instructions on the necessary requirements to achieve HACCP certification, including how to prepare documents and assessment procedures.
  • Business support: Consulting and technical support for businesses throughout the assessment process, helping to resolve arising problems and ensuring required standards are met.

HACCP certificate is an important factor for food production and trading businesses. Long Phan is committed to supporting customers throughout the entire process of applying for HACCP certification, from consulting to completing documents. Contact Long Phan immediately via the hotline: 0906735386 for detailed advice and guidance for businesses.