HACCP Certification
Demonstrate Your Commitment to Food Safety
WECERT provides independent HACCP certification services to organizations across the food supply chain. Our certification assessments evaluate the implementation and effectiveness of Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) systems, helping businesses demonstrate their commitment to identifying, evaluating, and controlling significant food safety hazards.
What is HACCP?
HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) is an internationally recognized preventive approach to food safety that helps organizations identify, evaluate, and control significant biological, chemical, and physical hazards throughout food production and handling.
The HACCP methodology is based on the internationally accepted Codex Alimentarius General Principles of Food Hygiene and forms the foundation of many food safety management systems, including ISO 22000 and FSSC 22000. It helps organizations establish effective controls, improve traceability, reduce food safety risks and demonstrate compliance with customer and regulatory requirements.
The Seven Principles of HACCP
Hazard Analysis
Identify biological, chemical, physical and allergen hazards associated with each process step.
Critical Control Points (CCPs)
Determine the process steps where hazards must be controlled to prevent unacceptable food safety risks.
Critical Limites
Establish measurable limits such as temperature, time, pH or concentration to ensure each CCP remains under control.
Monitoring Procedures
Define monitoring methods, responsibilities and frequencies to ensure every CCP consistently meets its critical limits.
Corrective Action
Establish predefined actions to be taken whenever monitoring indicates a deviation from critical limits.
Validation & Verification Activities
Confirm that the HACCP system is operating effectively through audits, testing, validation and review activities.
Documentation & Records
Maintain documented procedures, monitoring records, verification results and evidence demonstrating effective HACCP implementation.
HACCP Covers the Entire Food Supply Chain
HACCP applies to organizations at every stage of the food supply chain—from primary production and feed manufacturing to food processing, packaging, storage, distribution, retail, food service and the final consumer.
Why HACCP Certification Matters
Organizations throughout the food supply chain are expected to consistently produce safe food while meeting customer, regulatory and international market requirements.
Implementing HACCP demonstrates a preventive approach to food safety by identifying hazards before they occur, controlling critical processes and maintaining documented evidence of food safety controls.
HACCP certification helps organizations improve operational discipline, strengthen customer confidence, Support compliance with applicable food safety requirements and reduce the likelihood of food safety incidents and costly product recalls.
Benefits of HACCP Certification
Who Can Apply for HACCP Certification?
HACCP certification is suitable for organizations involved in food production, preparation, storage, transportation, distribution and food service. The HACCP methodology can be implemented by businesses of all sizes seeking to demonstrate effective food safety management and preventive hazard control.
Typical organizations include:
How WECERT Helps You Achieve HACCP Certification
Why Choose WECERT for HACCP Certification?
Independent Certification
Certification activities are conducted through impartial and evidence-based conformity assessment processes.
Competent Audit Teams
Auditors are assigned based on competence, sector knowledge and applicable requirements.
Clear Certification Process
Organizations receive clear guidance from application through certification decision and surveillance audits.
Sector Understanding
Audits consider your organization’s scope, processes, risks and operational context.
Internationally Aligned Practices
Certification activities are delivered according to recognized management system certification principles.
Improvement-Focused Audits
Audits support conformity while helping organizations identify opportunities for improvement.
Looking for a Different Food Safety Standard?
Organizations may require different food safety certification schemes depending on their activities, customer requirements, supply-chain responsibilities, and applicable regulations.
Explore WECERT’s related food safety certification services, including ISO 22000, FSSC 22000, and other relevant schemes, to identify the most appropriate certification approach for your organization.
Still have Questions? We have answered the most common questions organizations ask before applying for HACCEP certification.
Frequently Asked Questions About HACCP Certification
Find answers to common questions about HACCP certification, including eligibility, certification requirements, assessment procedures, costs, timelines, and the differences between HACCP and other food safety management systems.
Ready to Start Your
HACCP Certification Journey?
Whether your organization operates a food manufacturing facility, restaurant, hotel, catering service, bakery or food distribution business, WECERT is ready to support your HACCP certification journey through competent, independent and internationally aligned food safety certification services.
