Glossary

Critical Control Point (CCP)

What is a Critical Control Point (CCP)?

A Critical Control Point (CCP) is the stage of a food process where an essential control is applied to prevent, eliminate or reduce a food safety hazard to an acceptable level. It's a core concept of the HACCP system.

Each CCP requires defined critical limits, continuous monitoring, corrective actions and documented records.

Full guide: HACCP plan: how to do it step by step

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