HACCP HALAL An Arabic word which means lawful or Internationally recognized system for permitted while HARAM stands the opposite reducing the risk of safety hazards in food of it. It is a global standard for food safety Halal is not only applied for food but for with every person’s way of life. Focused on prevention of food borne illnesses due to food contamination from procurement, In terms of Halal Food, it is the dietary preparation, cooking and handling. standard as prescribed in the Qu’ran. Hazard and Analysis or HA means ti Halal food starts from raising or growing the investigate the possible danger to health raw product, the way it was prepared and cooked. Critical Control Point or CCP which means steps or procedures which is crucial to Fish is considered Halal no matter how fish eliminate possible food contamination, correct was prepared or cooked. process in preparing and handling food. No pork or wine or beer or anything that is exposed or mixed with pork IMPORTANCE OF HALAL AND HACCP CERTIFICATION HACCP is important because it prioritizes and controls potential hazards in food production. HACCP also controls major food risks, such as microbiological chemical and physical contaminants. HALAL provides option to those who follow he tenets of Islam and make it easier for them to access foods. HALAL gives emphasis on respect on animals and the health benefits HACCP Certification Process
1. Understand the requirements of HACCP
2. Develop a HACCP Plan 3. Complete a Gap Analysis 4. Choose a third-party certifying body 5. Undergo the HACCP audit HALAL Certification Process
1. Submission of a letter off intent, application form and supporting documents
2. Document Evaluation 3. Audit and Ocular Inspection 4. Audit Inspection Report 5. Submission of Sample Product for Analysis 6. Final report and recommendation 7. Payment of applicable fees 8. Issuance of HALAL certificate/logo Comparison of HALAL and HACCP Both employ good manufacturing practice or GMP and good hygiene practice or GHP Preventive in nature Based on holistic approach – not standalone Microbial, chemical and physical contaminants Controlled processes Sanitized environment and safe inputs Healthy employees REFERENCES What is HACCP? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AgocMgeKZVw