FOOD TECHNOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -HACCP can be applied throughout the food chain from primary production to final consumption and its implementation should be guided by scientific evidence of risks to human health. As well as enhancing food safety, implementation of HACCP can provide other significant benefits.

Detailed explanation-2: -HACCP is designed for use in all segments of the food industry from growing, harvesting, processing, manufacturing, distributing, and merchandising to preparing food for consumption.

Detailed explanation-3: -It assists businesses that work within the food preparation and supply industry to identify and manage key controls over processes and thereby ensure safe food. It keeps workers involved in food production on their toes. It helps organisations to keep accurate administrative records relating to food production.

Detailed explanation-4: -Example: If, after checking the chicken breast with the thermometer, it is found that the food is not up to temperature even though it was cooked for the appropriate amount of time, then the chicken must continue to cook until it has reached the critical limit of 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds.

Detailed explanation-5: -The HACCP system can be used at all stages of a food chain, from food production and preparation processes including packaging, distribution, etc. HACCP has been increasingly applied to industries other than food, such as cosmetics and pharmaceuticals.