Importance of Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP)

Abstract

Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) is one of the essential public health interventions to ensure food safety and quality. Industries' role in adhering to the requirements assures the consumers, which subsequently helps protect public health and the economy. Increasing awareness of the importance of the HACCP is vital to ensure adherence to the HACCP standards. Therefore, this article aims to describe the importance of HACCP. Infectious agent ability; host vulnerability; public awareness; behaviour; methodological advancement; environmental contamination; urbanization and industrialization; and the impact of globalization are among the importance of the HACCP. Adherence to HACCP is indispensable and should be adopted by every level of the food industry to enhance the food safety and quality for the public