Food Safety System Design Using Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) on Beverage Product X at a Milk Tea Producer

Abstract

Food safety is a primary concern in food industry. Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) is a systematic preventive approach that aims to ensure food safety in a comprehensive manner, starting from raw material retrieval from supplier, production phase, up to the distribution to end consumers. Furthermore, the approach is capable of reducing risks associated with food hazard to their acceptable level. Our research took place in a company that produces a wide array of milk tea with a variety of flavours, i.e. product X. Recent increase in overall demand and competitors in Indonesian milk tea market subsequently forces the company to pay more attention to the quality of their product X. Thus, the company aspires to certify its food safety system and management. This research proposes a design and implementation plan of HACCP for quality assurance and food safety of product X. The main outcomes of this research are the HACCP plan for raw material, packaging material, and production process. Further potential improvements are suggested with regard to production process, production equipment, production layout, human resource, sanitation, and documentation system. The HACCP plan consists of ten Critical Control Points (CCPs), a series of documentation forms, and additional documents specifically attributed to support the implementation phase of HACCP plan.