The growing public interest in the conditions under which food available in shops is produced has led manufacturers and distributors to seek reliable confirmation that their products are safe for consumption and do not pose a health risk.
As one might expect, not everyone is able to provide credible evidence of this. Consequently, even if an individual or company offers customers high-quality food products, their production or sale may quickly become unprofitable. So how can potential customers be convinced that buying food from company X is a better choice than purchasing it from company Y? The answer is simple: obtain an HACCP certificate. Who issues it? PCC-CERT is one of the certification bodies authorized to do so.
Simply put, this term refers to obtaining written confirmation that a product complies with the requirements specified in a relevant reference standard. In the case of food, HACCP certification is particularly important—but what exactly is it? HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) is a system of interconnected procedures designed to ensure food safety and determine whether food is suitable for consumption. Implementing this system can help a company gain customers’ trust and, where necessary, identify and address shortcomings in its operations. This minimizes the risk of products being placed on the market that could cause health problems or even endanger consumers’ lives.
When deciding to implement the HACCP system, a food manufacturer should bear in mind that both the conditions under which food is produced and all relevant documentation will undergo a detailed assessment as part of the HACCP certification process.
Hundreds of food manufacturers, processors, and distributors have already used our services and received a HACCP certificate. How can you obtain one without spending too much time or money? The best way to answer this question is to outline the stages required to obtain the certificate:
It should be remembered that a HACCP certificate is valid for 36 months. After the first and second years following completion of the certification process, surveillance audits should be conducted at the certified organization. Their purpose is to ensure the continuous improvement of the implemented processes. After three years, a recertification audit is carried out.
