Implementation Of HACCP System Research Articles

Implementation of Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points System ( HACCPS ) during Extraction Olive Oil Using Hydraulic Press Method

The present work was carried out to investigate the possibility of implementation of HACCP system during olive oil extraction using Hydraulic press method to improve the quality and safety of produced oil. The analysis consisted of detailed studies of oil extraction by Hydraulic press method, the control measures and monitoring procedures for extraction oil are suggested. The microbial profile of tested samples from different processing steps and swabs from worker's hands and equipments surface were used as criteria of sanitation practices in this work. Aerobic bacterial count, yeast & mold count, coliform group and spore forming bacterial counts were used to identify the contamination sources by potential microbial hazards presenting in the various extraction steps of oil. The obtained results showed that, there were different biological, chemical and physical hazards in the raw material used, at the same time, contamination from equipments and the lack of adequate personal hygiene practice for workers in the extraction plants were identified as others sources of hazards. A personal hygiene training, good manufacturing practices (GMPs), cleaning and sanitation procedures as well as the rearrangement of the layout of the extraction plant under investigation could improve quality and safety of olive oil extracted. HACCP system can be also used to control the safety and quality of olive oil extraction plant.

경북지역 초등학교 영양(교)사의 학교급식 HACCP 시스템 수행 수준 및 장애요인 인식

The purpose of this study was to determine obstructive factors and performance level of the HACCP system among elementary schools in Gyeongbuk province. E-mail survey targeted 320 dieticians, and recovery rate was 74.1%. Consequently, 227 responses were analyzed. The questionnaire was composed of 58 items under four sections (general characteristics, dieticians' perceived HACCP performance level, dieticians' perceived CCP performance level, and obstructive factors of HACCP system implementation). The item with the highest rate of HACCP performance level was ‘HACCP training for foodservice employees in schools (4.02±0.70)’ while the lowest counterpart was ‘implementation of HACCP team meeting, reporting, and maintenance (2.74±0.99)’. The performance level of the item ‘HACCP training for foodservice employees in schools’ was perceived as highest when the number of students eating school meals was greater than 1,101 (P<0.05). Moreover, CCP 4 (4.44±0.53) and CP 5 (4.44±0.51) showed the best performance, whereas CCP 1 showed the lowest performance level (3.90±0.60). Therefore, reinforcement of hygiene instruction in menu planning is perceived as necessary. CCP 1, CCP 6 (P<0.05), and CCP 3 (P<0.001) showed significant differences in performance based on the number of students eating school meals. Further, according to results regarding obstructive factors of HACCP system execution, ‘general factor’ was the most severe obstructive factor in the application of HACCP (3.46±0.62). Among the ‘factors pertaining to dieticians’, the item ‘hardship of proper monitoring and micro-management due to overwhelming workload’ was most influential (3.46±0.96). Furthermore, the item ‘low budget allocation by educational offices (3.90±0.88)’ was influential among the ‘factors pertaining to school administrations’. In conclusion, the results of this research can help solve obstructive factors of elementary school food services and provide knowledge that is essential for the proper implementation of HACCP.

The analysis of production safety factors in technochemical control of oil and fat manufacture

The basic principles and aims of food safety international system (HACCP: Hazard Analysis and Critical Control) are presented in the article. The features of its introduction in the oil and fat industry in connection with the monitoring of the ecotoxicants (pesticides, polychlorinated biphenyls and polycyclic hydrocarbons) in vegetable oils and margaric production (margarine, confectionery fats) are given. It is shown that the effectiveness of the HACCP system implementation connect with the need to create the modern charts of technochemical control of raw materials and finished products of oil and fat production. A prerequisite for this process is creating the flowcharts of physical and chemical hazard factors of food products and initiation of new methods for determination of natural and anthropogenic ecotoxicants using modern physical and chemical methods of analysis such as gas-liquid chromatography, gas-liquid chromatomass-spectrometry and high efficiency liquid chromatography.

산란계 농장의 HACCP 제도 적용에 따른 생산성과 장단점 분석

본 연구는 HACCP 제도 발전의 기초 자료로써 활용을 목적으로 국내 15개 산란계 농장을 대상으로 성계 생존율, 피크 산란율, 의약품 및 소독제 사용비 그리고 HACCP 제도의 적용 이유 및 장단점을 적용 전과 후로 나누어 조사하였다. 선정된 농장의 평균 산란계 사육 수수는 152,320으로 국내 평균 산란계 농장 규모보다 다소 크게 나타났으며, 평균 노동력은 10.7명으로 조사되었다. 이를 내국인과 외국인으로 분류하면 내국인은 7.21명(71.14%)이었으며, 외국인은 2.86명(22.86%)이었다. HACCP 제도의 적용 전 피크 산란율은 91.37%, 도입 후에는 91.94%로 통계적 유의성이 없었으며(P>0.05), 성계 생존율도 도입 전 93.13%, 도입 후 93.80%로 유의성을 발견하지 못하였다(P>0.05). 또한, 동물용 의약품 사용비(수/월)는 HACCP 제도의 적용 전 월 평균 35.19원/수로 적용 후 평균 31.21원/수보다 평균 약 3.98원/수 낮았으나 통계적 유의성은 없었다(P>0.05). 소독 약품 사용 금액은 HACCP 적용 전 6.72원/수에서 적용 후 8.67원/수로 평균 약 1.95원 증가하는 경향을 나타내었으나, 통계적 유의성은 발견하지 못하였다(P>0.05). HACCP 제도 도입 이유의 경우, 1순위는 경쟁력 향상(26.92%), 2순위는 안전한 계란(폐계) 생산(23.43%), 3순위(21.33%)는 체계적인 농장 관리, 4순위 (17.13%)는 높은 계란 값, 5순위는 계란을 구매업체의 요구(6.99%), 6순위는 정부의 재정적 지원(4.20%)인 것으로 조사되었고, HACCP 적용에 따른 장점으로는 1순위는 체계적인 농장 관리(22.39%), 2순위는 농장 관리 직원의 위생 안전에 대한 의식 향상(21.18%), 3순위는 농장의 위생 관리 수준의 향상(15.30%), 4순위는 안전한 계란 생산(15.05%), 5순위는 생산성 향상(7.29%), 6순위와 7순위는 각각 폐사율 감소(6.82%)와 생산비 감소(6.12%)로 조사되었다. 산란계 농장의 HACCP 제도 적용에 따른 어려운 점은 HACCP 기록(43.30%), 의식 변화(22.60%), HACCP 모니터링(11.11%), HACCP 교육 (9.97%), HACCP 검증(6.90%), 직원 변동(6.13%) 순으로 조사되었다. 이상의 모든 결과를 종합해 보면, HACCP 제도의 적용에 따른 산란계 농장의 생산성과 동물용 의약품 사용은 유의성이 없었다. 그러나 소독 약품 사용은 유의성 없이 증가하는 경향을 나타내어, 농장의 질병 예방에 긍정적인 영향을 가져다 줄 것으로 판단된다. 본 연구에서 도출한 산란계 농장 HACCP 제도 도입에 따른 단점을 개선하기 위해서는 향후 정부 및 관련 기관의 지속적인 노력이 필요할 것으로 사료된다. This study was conducted to analysis the reason for implementing HACCP system, advantage and disadvantage of HACCP system implemented laying hen farm. The study was carried out by randomly selected fifteen laying hen farms located in all around Korea. All data were collected from fifteen laying hen farms before and after the implementation of HACCP system. The results were as follows: The egg production rate, livability rate and monthly used animal medicine fee did not changed after HACCP system implementation. However, monthly used disinfectant fee tended to be higher in HACCP farm compared to non-HACCP farm. 26.92% of the laying hen farmer responded enhancement of their farm competitiveness as the major propose for implementing HACCP system. The advantages of HACCP implemented laying hen farms were methodical farm management (22.39%), improvement of awareness (21.18%), improvement of the farm sanitation management level (15.30%), safety egg production (15.05%), productivity enhancement (7.29%), reduction of mortality rate (6.82%), and improvement of labor's welfare (5.89%). The disadvantages of HACCP implemented laying hen farms were HACCP recording (43.30%), alteration of consciousness (22.60%), HACCP monitoring (11.11%), HACCP education (9.97%), HACCP verification (6.90%), and A high turnover of labor (6.13%). In conclusion, implementation of HACCP system to laying hen farm did not affect on the productivity or the use of animal medicine. However, the HACCP system may enhance safety and sanitation of egg production for consumer.

The use of health risk scores and classification in food service

Purpose– The aim of this study was to evaluate the good manufacturing practices in meal services in public schools and day care centres in Baixada Santista, Brazil using a health risk classification.Design/methodology/approach– A total of 59 public schools and day care centres in nine municipalities of Baixada Santista – Brazil were randomly selected. The sanitary conditions were evaluated by applying a validated checklist specific to school meal service. The questions were scored according to the health risks detected. A percentage of conformity to good manufacturing practices was calculated, than schools and day care centres were classified according to health risk in relation to the scores obtained for each thematic area addressed in the checklist and in relation to the overall score.Findings– It was observed that 62 per cent of the schools were classified as average health risk failing to comply with Brazilian legislation on food safety rules. The thematic areas that showed lower percentage of conformity to good manufacturing practices were: hand hygiene (33.9 per cent), pest control (3.4 per cent), food handlers (62.4 per cent) and food hygiene (65.4 per cent). The school meal service of day care centres presented higher conformity in the hand hygiene (p&lt;0.01) and the environmental sanitation (p&lt;0.05) than elementary schools.Practical implications– The data observed in our study highlight the need of an effective system to monitor and evaluate the hygienic sanitary conditions in Brazil. The implementation of HACCP system may be an option with good potential to produce safer meals in school environment, nevertheless, the prerequisite program must be implemented first. Professionals with expertise in food safety can act as consultants to the school meal service and may use the data from this study as a benchmark for interventions.Originality/value– This paper contain new information related the state food safety practices of Brazilian school meal service. It also presents the use of scores to determine risk. The use of health risk is a novel way to evaluate the food safety practices in school meals facilitating the implementation of corrective measures.

HACCP – The difficulty with Hazard Analysis

HACCP is a key element of modern food safety management practice such that design, implementation, control and management of HACCP systems are crucial to the production of safe food products. Whilst it is widely accepted that food companies should apply HACCP, understanding of the factors impacting successful HACCP application is limited and this knowledge is important to the delivery of systems that will control all relevant food safety hazards. HACCP principle 1, Conduct a Hazard Analysis, forms a central pillar of any HACCP plan since hazards need to be identified, analysed and understood before effective control measures can be specified. However limited guidance is available to HACCP teams on exactly how to approach the application of this principle. This paper discusses an investigation into the application of HACCP principle 1 by HACCP teams operating within manufacturing sites of a multinational food company. Using a combination of HACCP knowledge testing and HACCP plan assessment, the study identified weaknesses in knowledge of significant hazard identification and errors in the hazard analysis process, including errors in application of structured risk evaluation methods. Findings suggest that this is an area of difficulty for HACCP teams and that further detailed guidance in the application of this HACCP principle is urgently needed.

소규모 외식업체용 IP-USN을 활용한 HACCP 시스템 적용 및 유효성 검증

There is a great need to develop a training program proven to change behavior and improve knowledge. The purpose of this study was to evaluate employee hygiene knowledge, hygiene practice, and cleanliness, before and after HACCP system implementation at one small-size restaurant. The efficiency of the system was analyzed using time-temperature control after implementation of u-HACCP. The employee hygiene knowledge and practices showed a significant improvement (p

경남지역 학교급식 HACCP 시스템 적용 장애요인에 대한 영양(교)사의 인지도 분석

This study was conducted in order to understand nutrition teachers perceptions of barriers to implementation of HACCP system in school foodservices in Gyeongnam, Korea. Questionnaires were distributed to 350 nutrition teachers (dietitians) from November to December of 2009, and 214 were collected and analyzed. The results of this study were as follows. First, nutrition teachers (dietitians) recognized the following as barriers in implementing the HACCP system: ‘the status of facilities and utilities’> ‘monitoring’> ‘work satisfaction’> ‘foodservice employees’> ‘cooperation of HACCP team’> ‘cooperation of persons concerned besides foodservice employees’> ‘understanding the HACCP system’. Second, total working experience was found to be the factor most affecting ‘cooperation of HACCP team (p ‘CCP 3’> ‘CCP 2, ‘CCP 6’> ‘CCP 4’> ‘CCP 8’> ‘CCP 7’> ‘CCP 5’. In conclusion, this study showed that nutrition teachers (dietitians) in the Gyeongnam area recognized ‘the status of facilities and utilities’ from HACCP areas and ‘CCP 1 (menu planning)’ from CCP stages as the greatest barriers to implementing the HACCP system in school foodservices. To implement the HACCP system successfully in school foodservices, facilities and utilities should be properly equipped, and menu planning training for nutrition teachers (dietitian) should be conducted.

Critical factors for effective implementation of the HACCP system: a Pareto analysis

PurposeThe main objective of this paper is to examine the existing literature on food safety assurance systems and record the vital critical factors that affect the implementation of these systems, in the context of the global food‐processing sector, for the benefit of researchers and industries.Design/methodology/approachA range of published (1995‐2008) articles on food safety is explored that lists the motives for and the barriers to the implementation of the Hazard Analysis of Critical Control Point plan in descending order of frequency of occurrences. The barriers and motives in this study are referred to as “critical factors of effective implementation” (CFEIs). In addition, the Pareto analysis quality tool was used to sort and arrange the above‐mentioned barriers to and motives for CFEIs of the HACCP system implementation according to their order of criticality.FindingsThe examination and analysis of 31 studies resulted in the identification of 32 factors that affect HACCP implementation. Difficulties exist in managing such a large number of factors in organisations; hence a few vital CFEIs are identified and reported herein, such as the most significant for the HACCP implementation.Practical implicationsThe present study will direct researchers in selecting a more reliable and critical set of CFEIs that will be used in further empirical studies and may help to develop models which measure and sustain the level of performance on safety systems in industries. Industries can also benefit by adopting the results of this study, resulting in a more effective implementation of food safety and quality systems.Originality/valueThis paper highlights and prioritises the difficulties hitherto faced by food companies in the effective implementation of food safety systems. The results of this study will help in a smoother and more effective penetration of food safety and quality systems in food organisations.

HACCP 시스템 적용이 대규모 양돈장의 동물용 의약품 사용 및 생산성에 미치는 영향

본 연구는 국내 대규모 양돈농장에 HACCP 시스템을 적용 후 나타나는 생산성 및 안전성의 지표인 분만율, 총 산자수, 초기 포유개시 두수, 이유 두수, 이유후 육성율, 이유일령, 모돈두당 연간 비육돈 출하두수와 월평균 약제비, 농장에서의 사용항생제수 사육구간별 사료내 항생제 첨가 농가수-사료공장에서 첨가, 사육구간별 사료내 항생제 첨가 농가수-농장에서 첨가 등을 조사하여 그 효과를 검토하고 이를 향후 수행할 농장 HACCP 연구 관련 기초 자료로 사용하기 위한 목적으로 실시하였다. 분만율은 HACCP 적용 전에 비하여 적용 후 유의적으로 증가하는 것으로 조사되었다(p<0.05). 모돈 두당 연간 규격돈 출하두수도 HACCP 적용 전 17.99두였으나 적용 후 18.83두로 유의적으로 증가하였다(p<0.05). 농장에서의 사용항생제수는 적용 전 8.88개에서 적용 후 6.13개로 약 25.97%가 유의적으로 감소하였다(p<0.05). 특히 사육구간별 항생제 첨가농장수-농장에서 첨가는 비육구간에서 HACCP 적용 전에는 전체 10개 농장 중 4개 농장이 해당되었으나 적용 후에는 모든 농장에서 항생제를 사료에 첨가하지 않는 것으로 나타났다. 따라서 본 연구결과에 의하면 대규모 양돈농장에 HACCP 시스템을 적용할 경우 동물용 의약품 사용 감소와 함께 농장의 생산성에도 좋은 효과가 있을 것으로 판단되며 동시에 소비자에게 더욱 안전한 축산물을 제공할 수 있을 것으로 판단된다. The objective of this study was to examine the effect of HACCP implementation on the medicine use, antibiotic utilization in each feeding stage and productivity of large scale swine farms (over 5,000 pigs) in Korea. Data were collected from ten swine farms before and after implementation of a HACCP system. Total number of piglets, number of initial weaning piglets, number of weaning piglets, survival rate of piglets, date of weaning piglets, number of piglets per sow per year and price for medicine used per month on HACCP implemented swine farms had a tendency to increase without any significant difference. However, parturition rate, market pig per sow per year, number of antibiotic used and farm number of feeds containing antibiotics at fattening stage added at the swine farm were significantly increased after HACCP implementation (p<0.05). Due to increase in the feed cost recently, production cost for shipment in HACCP system implemented swine farms had increased in this study. In conclusion, our results indicated that the implementation of HACCP system might have many effects including reduction of medical expenses and improvement of productivity of the pig farms.

HACCP 적용 농장의 병원성 세균 관리수준에 관한 연구

본 연구는 한우, 젖소, 돼지, 산란계 HACCP 적용 농장의 분변, 원유 및 사육환경에서 병원성세균 등 분석을 통하여 HACCP 적용 농장의 생물학적 위해 관리 실태를 파악하고자 하고 이를 농장 HACCP 시스템 적용에 관한 기초 연구 자료로 사용하는 것을 목적으로 하였다. 미생물 시료는 HACCP을 적용 중인 한우, 젖소, 돼지, 산란계농장의 축사바닥분뇨, 퇴비사, 원유탱크, 집란기, 분변 벨트 등에서 채취 하였으며 축산식품의 생물학적 위해인 Pathogenic E. coli, Salmonella spp. S. aureus 등을 분석하였다. 각 축종별 대장균은 분변에서 100% 검출되었으나 Salmonella spp.는 검출되지 않았다. 또한 젖소농장의 원유 냉각기에서도 S. aurues가 검출되지 않았다. 그러나 돼지농장의 돈사바닥 및 퇴비장에서는 검사건수 30건당 각각 2건, 1건의 Salmonella spp.가 검출되었다. 마찬가지로 산란계농장의 계사바닥 및 분변벨트에서도 전체분석 건수 대비 10~20%의 Salmonella spp.가 검출되었다. 이러한 결과는 문헌상 보고되고 있는 일반축산농가의 병원성세균 관리실태와 간접 비교하였을 경우 HACCP 시스템을 적용중인 축산농가에서의 일반축산농가보다 병원성 세균관리가 더욱 철저히 이루어지고 있는 것으로 판단된다. The aim of this study was to understand the management level of pathogenic bacteria in HACCP system implemented animal farms. Microbial samples were collected from manure, floor, compost depot, manure on belt, low milk tank, dust in laying house and egg collector in HACCP system implemented Korean beef cattle, dairy cattle, swine, and laying Hens farms. O157, O111 and O26 strains of E. coli were not detected in HACCP system implemented Korean beef cattle farm. The detection rate of E. coli from manure and floor in HACCP system implemented cattle farms (Korean beef cattle and dairy farm) was lower than those of non-HACCP system implemented cattle farm. Salmonella spp. was detected in HACCP system implemented cattle farms (Korean beef cattle and dairy farm). Compared with pervious studies, lower detection rate of Salmonella spp. at floor and compost depot in HACCP system implemented swine and commercial layer farms were indicated. In conclusion, implementation of HACCP system in animal farms would enhance the management level of biological hazard compare to normal animal farms.

HACCP implementation in local food industry: a survey in Crete, Greece

The aim of our survey was to evaluate the changes in the microbiological quality of locally produced/packed food following implementation of HACCP systems in: A. an ice-cream producing factory, B. a company preparing pre- packed sandwiches, C. a water-bottling company. Emphasis was given to the processing steps, transportation, storage and retailing. The results show the positive effects that a HACCP system, introduced in an ice cream factory, had on the microbiological quality of the final product and the total quality/hygiene management. Among others, two main hygiene problems were detected and corrected (E.N. Kokkinakis, G.A. Fragkiadakis, S.H. Ioakeimidi, I.B. Giankoulof, A.N. Kokkinaki, 2008, Microbiological quality of ice-cream before and after HACCP implementation: A factory case study. Czech Journal of Food Science, 26, 383-391). Concerning the sandwiches producing plant, no special food-safety problem was detected. The majority of the sandwiches were usually consumed within 1-3 days, however, indicator bacteria values cause concerns on possible dangers to human health and prove the necessity of monitoring the food-storage conditions at the retailer's level (E.N. Kokkinakis, G.A. Fragkiadakis, A.N. Kokkinaki, N.E. Lapidakis, 2011, Microbiological quality of pre-packed sandwiches at the retailing level, Acta Alimentaria, under revision). Finally, concerning the water-bottling company, the results indicated the need to improve the HACCP system, in order to continuously monitor the water-supply source, and to fully implement the correct storage conditions, hygiene procedures, and customer training at supermarkets (E.N. Kokkinakis, G.A. Fragkiadakis, A.N. Kokkinaki, 2008, Monitoring microbiological quality of bottled water as suggested by HACCP methodology, Food Control, 19, 975-961).

Mycotoxicological tests from the aspect of the HACCP system and legislation

Mycotoxins, as secondary metabolic products of molds, are common contaminants of raw feed materials and compound feeds. Depending on the agro-meteorological and storage conditions, molds can contaminate grains and produce mycotoxins in the field, before and after harvest and during storage. Way of preventing animal mycotoxicoses and transfer of mycotoxins to humans through food chain is regular inspection on mycotoxicological feed safety. This paper presents the results of examination of aflatoxin, ochratoxin and zearalenone in 89 samples tested under laboratory conditions during a one year period. The analyses of types of samples, contamination, and their origin demonstrated the need for preventive control of mycotoxin content, primarily in grains. The results of testing the content of aflatoxin in milk indicate the existence of risks to human health. In order to protect humans and animals from mycotoxicological contamination, we propose the use of the system hazard analysis and critical control point (HACCP), which has been proved to be an effective strategy in food safety control. The basic principles of HACCP approach in the production of feed and foodstuffs, as well as the compliance and harmonization of legislations with those in the European Union, in the field of mycotoxicological tests, are the best prevention against mycotoxin effects on health and economy. Implementation of HACCP system currently presents one of the basic preconditions for the export of our products and their placement on the European market.

Effects of HACCP System Implementation on Medicine Use and Productivity of Swine Farms in Korea

This study was conducted to examine the effect of HACCP implementation on the cost of medicine use, antibiotic utilization, and productivity of swine in Korea. Data were collected from forty-five swine farms before and after implementation of a HACCP system. The cost of medicine used, the number of different antibiotics used and the number of feeds containing antibiotic supplements added at the feed company tended to be lower (p>0.05) after HACCP implementation. Additionally, the number of feeds containing antibiotics supplemented at the farm was significantly lower after HACCP implementation (p

HACCP시스템 적용이 중규모 양돈농장의 동물용의약품 사용 및 생산성에 미치는 영향

In Sik Nam*Korea Livestock Products HACCP Accreditation ServiceABSTRACTThe aim of this study was to examine the effect of HACCP system implementation on the budget for medicine use, antibiotic utilization, and productivity of swine farms in Korea. Data were collected form thirty swine farms before and after implementation of HACCP system. Parturition rate, total number of piglets, number of initial weaning piglets, number of weaning piglets, survival rate of piglets after weaning, date of weaning piglets, piglet per sow per year, and market piglet per sow per year tended to be higher after HACCP system implementation. In contrast, price for medicine used per month, number of antibiotic used, the farm number of feeds containing antibiotics in each, growing stages added at the feed company, and the farm number of feeds containing antibiotics in each growing stages added at the swine farm were lower after HACCP system implementation. Due to increase in the feed cost recently, production cost for shipment in HACCP system implemented swine farms had increased in this study. In conclusion, our results indicated that the implementation of HACCP system might be effective in reducing medical expenses and improving the productivity. (Key words :HACCP, Medium scale swine farm, Safety, Productivity)

A Swot analysis of HACCP implementation in Madagascar

Malagasy government is updating its legal and regulatory framework to develop a sound national food control system. In this context, promoting good hygienic practices and HACCP principles where appropriate, are important components to ensure that food safety goals are met throughout the food chain. Relevant institutions and laboratories were identified regarding four main responsibilities for which the commitment of government is vital (food policy, risk assessment, legislation, public authorities). The paper highlighted then the internal Strengths and Weaknesses, as well as the external Opportunities and Threats, the government is facing towards the implementation of GHPs and HACCP system.

Fault tree analysis on handwashing for hygiene management

FTA (fault tree analysis) of the handwashing process was performed to investigate the causes for faults in hygiene management. The causes were deductively identified as the events causing every possible hazard by constructing a fault tree. The fault tree was constructed in a hierarchical structure with a single top event (occurrence of faults in hand washing), seven intermediate events, and fifteen basic events connected by a Boolean operator AND gate, or an OR gate. Qualitative analysis on the fault tree yielded minimal cut sets, structural importance, and common cause vulnerability. Quantitative analysis yielded simulation of the final top event fault, cut set importance, item importance, and sensitivity. Those factors are basically a measure to represent the priority order of the basic events causing the top event. The critical basic events turned out to be human errors in hand manipulation in terms of scrubbing the palms, backs, fingers, and fingertips of the hands, as well as failure to use hygienic towels for hand drying due to not using disposable paper towels and unhygienic storage of the towels. The priority order of the basic events was consistent between the qualitative and quantitative analyses. Consequently, we found that FTA, with qualitative and quantitative analyses, was a good alternative approach to hazard analysis in HACCP system implementation.

The HACCP system implementation in small businesses of Madrid’s community

The main goal of this paper is addressed to evaluate the HACCP system implementation in small food industries of Madrid’s autonomous community. Important practical barriers about HACCP development have been identified. There were investigated the manufacturing food industries of animal origin during 5 years, between 1999 and 2003. The research analyzed areas concerning business demand, legal requirements and quality management systems, food industry size, human resources, technical support and assessors, prerequisites, time scale and HACCP implementation official assessment. Conclusions have met the beginning of HACCP system implementation by food industries following the application of a strategic plan and public health program, as well as several difficulties in small food industries with regard to HACCP system applying, and the fundamental influence of prerequisites implementation and management commitment on effective HACCP system. To overcome such barriers, it is proposed a strategy, which includes all different stakeholders.

Implementation of HACCP system in China: A survey of food enterprises involved

The paper reports the results of the study on HACCP implementation in China based on analyzing the findings of a survey on 27 food enterprises involved. The results indicate that large- and medium-sized food enterprises dominate over the implementation of HACCP system in China. The product types produced by food enterprises in China that implement HACCP system are those with a hold in international market. China’s food enterprises take the implementation of HACCP system as a strategy to gain market competition advantage. The top incentives for China’s food enterprises implementing HACCP system are that HACCP system can provide them more chances to access to new markets, improve product quality and increase market share, showing that the major incentives of HACCP implementation in China are market-oriented.

Pré-requisitos para implementação do sistema APPCC em uma linha de alface minimamente processada

SUMMARY REQUIREMENTS FOR HACCP SYSTEM IMPLEMENTATION IN A MINIMALLY PROCESSED PLANT. Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Sanitation Standard Procedures Operation (SSOP) are Pre-requisite Programs (PPRs) for the HACCP system implementation, being the initial step at the adoption of an Assurance Quality System in the Food Industry. A Brazilian produce line was evaluated according to PPRs compliance and microbiological analysis of processing water, equipments/utensils and workers of packing room were performed. Several failures were detected in the auditing and presence of pathogens and microbial groups at values from the Brazilian legislation (range from 16 MNP/100 mL and 7-2400 MPN/cm2 for total and fecal coliform at the water processing and equipments/utensils, respectively). S. aureus was not detected on the handlers, while E. coli was present on them and absent at the water processing. The results indicate the produce unit do not have conditions for the HACCP implementation, being necessary corrective actions to improve the safety of environmental processing, like pest control, food hygiene training and an effective control