Advantages Of A HACCP System Flashcards
What is the mnemonic for remembering the advantages of a HACCP system?
(mnemonic + one extra point)
'CRUEL' Confidence Reduced risk Unites workers Evidence Legal requirements
Creates Awareness
A HACCP system raises confidence in relation to who?
It raises consumer confidence that the food they are buying is safe to eat
How does a HACCP system reduce risk of food poisoning?
As hazards, CCPs and corrective measures are established
What does a HACCP system reduces the risk of occurring?
Food poisoning
How does a HACCP system unite workers?
As workers have to work together as a team to implement a successful HACCP system
What does a HACCP plan create awareness of amongst workers?
Food safety and hygiene during food production
How does a HACCP system act as evidence?
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A HACCP system’s written monitoring records can be used as evidence to prove to a health inspector that a HACCP plan was in place
A HACCP plan can also be used as evidence that reasonable precautions were taken to ensure a food was produced safety in the case that there is a false claim made about a food product
What part of the HACCP system can be used as evidence to prove to a health inspector that a HACCP plan was in place?
A HACCP system’s written monitoring records
What can be provided by a HACCP system’s written monitoring records?
Evidence to prove to a health inspector that a HACCP plan was in place
Other than evidence for a health inspector, when can a HACCP plan provide evidence?
A HACCP plan can also be used as evidence that reasonable precautions were taken to ensure a food was produced safety in the case that there is a false claim made about a food product
What is the legal benefit of having a HACCP plan?
A HACCP plan is a legal requirement in Ireland to ensure businesses meet legal requirements stipulated by food hygiene and safety regulations
Outline the advantages of a HACCP system.
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Confidence - It raises consumer confidence that the food they are buying is safe to eat
Reduced risk of food poisoning - as hazards, CCPs and corrective measures are established
Unites workers - as workers have to work together as a team to implement a successful HACCP system
Evidence - a HACCP system’s written monitoring records can be used as evidence to prove to a health inspector that a HACCP plan was in place - a HACCP plan can also be used as evidence that reasonable precautions were taken to ensure a food was produced safety in the case that there is a false claim made about a food product
Legal requirements - a HACCP plan is a legal requirement in Ireland to ensure businesses meet legal requirements stipulated by food hygiene and safety regulations
Creates Awareness amongst workers of food safety and hygiene during food production
