Food Safety Program — Food Safety Glossary

A documented, HACCP based system that identifies and controls food safety hazards in a business.

Frequently asked questions

What is a food safety program?

A documented, HACCP based system that identifies a business food safety hazards and sets out how each is controlled, monitored and recorded.

Which businesses need a food safety program?

Requirements vary by state and territory under Standard 3.2.1, but they commonly apply to higher risk activities such as serving vulnerable persons.

What must a food safety program contain?

Hazard identification, controls at critical control points, critical limits, monitoring, corrective actions, verification and supporting records.

Does a food safety program need to be audited?

Where required under Standard 3.2.1, programs are usually audited by an accredited food safety auditor at a frequency set by the regulator.

How is a food safety program different from Standard 3.2.2A tools?

A full program under Standard 3.2.1 is a documented, audited HACCP based system, while Standard 3.2.2A sets simpler food safety management tool requirements for certain businesses.

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