HACCP:Codex · Hazard analysis and critical control points

HACCPFood safety

Certification of a HACCP system according to Codex Alimentarius principles — the legal minimum for food operators and the base of every food safety scheme.

SCHEME CARD · FOOD SAFETY
HACCPHazard analysis and critical control points · Codex
Who it's for
Small food producers, restaurants & catering and more
Audit model
Stage 1 + Stage 2 + surveillance
Certificate validity
3 years
Typical timeline
3–5 weeks
Listed in public registerCombines with ISO 9001
3 yrscertificate validity, with annual surveillance audits
2audit stages — documentation review, then on-site assessment
3–5weeks from application to certificate, typical timeline
1business day to a fixed offer after your application
Why companies certify

Who needs HACCP— and when

A certified HACCP system demonstrates that hazards are identified and controlled at critical points. It is the practical first step for small producers before ISO 22000 or FSSC 22000.

INDUSTRIES WE CERTIFY TO HACCP

Small food producersRestaurants & cateringBakeriesFood retailFood transport
Not sure whether HACCP fits? Our auditors run a short diagnostic review and suggest the scheme — or a combination of two or three — that answers your customers' requirements.
Inside the standard

What the audit examines

01Hazard analysis

Biological, chemical, physical hazards identified.

02CCP determination

Critical control points defined.

03Critical limits

Measurable limits set and monitored.

04Corrective actions

Defined responses to deviations.

05Verification & records

System verified and documented.

What the audit covers

Requirements,clause by clause

HACCP is audited against these requirement areas. Open each one to see what auditors look for in your company.

Principle 1Hazard analysis+
Identify hazards and preventive measures.
Principle 2Determine CCPs+
Points where control is essential.
Principle 3Critical limits+
Set measurable limits for each CCP.
Principle 4Monitoring+
Procedures to monitor each CCP.
Principles 5–7Corrections, verification, records+
Corrective actions, verification procedures and documentation.
Benefits

What HACCPcertification gives you

  • Compliance with food law
  • Evidence for inspectors and buyers
  • Reduced risk of contamination incidents
  • Foundation for ISO 22000 and FSSC 22000
  • Quick certification for small operators
Integrated audit

Hold more than one standard? One audit.

HACCP shares its structure with ISO 9001. We audit them together — one team, one visit, one report.

−25%audit days on average
1lead auditor for all standards
The path to certificate

Five steps from application to HACCP

Scroll the steps — the bar shows where you are in the process. Every step has a named coordinator and a fixed timeline.

STEP 1 / 5 · Application & offer
STEP 11 business day
Application & offer

You send a short application; a coordinator sizes the audit and sends a fixed offer.

→ Offer with audit plan
STEP 21–2 days
Stage 1 audit

Documentation review and readiness check — remote or on site. Gaps are listed, not penalised.

→ Readiness report
STEP 3By calculation
Stage 2 audit

On-site assessment of implementation and effectiveness with a team that knows your sector.

→ Audit report
STEP 45–10 days
Decision & certificate

Independent certification decision; the certificate is issued and entered into the public register.

→ HACCP certificate
STEP 5Annual
Surveillance & renewal

Annual surveillance keeps the certificate in force; re-certification in year three.

→ Certificate maintained
Readiness check

Are you readyfor Stage 1?

Tick what you already have. You do not need a perfect system to apply — you need a working one.

Your readiness
0%

Based on the items ticked on the left. Indicative — the Stage 1 audit gives the formal picture.

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FAQ · HACCP

Questions companiesask before certifying

Did not find yours? Call us — a coordinator answers within the same business day.

+38 (044) 332-30-76
How long is the certificate valid?+
Three years, maintained through annual surveillance audits and renewed by a re-certification audit in year three.
Can we combine it with other standards?+
Yes — integrated audits reduce total audit days and cost. Tell us which standards you hold and we size one combined audit.
How is the audit priced?+
Audit duration is calculated by international rules from headcount, sites and complexity, so quotations are comparable between certification bodies.
Related schemes

Often certifiedtogether

Get certifiedto HACCP

Send an application — we define scope and audit duration, and issue a fixed offer within one business day.

  • Auditors with experience in your industry
  • Fixed price — no surprises after Stage 1
  • Certificate listed in the public register
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