The potential application of HACCP based management systems

Summary With an increasing demand for products to meet safety and quality standards and a corresponding increase in the availability of a range of QA programs, many producers are confused and frustrated when it comes to making decisions about the type of QA system to implement. Considerable time can be spent to identify which system is the most appropriate for individual circumstances. One option is to examine the underlying approach used. The Hazard Analysis of Critical Control Points (HACCP) is one system that has been globally recognised and offers a rigorous, logical approach. A case study of a woolgrower who has implemented a HACCP based QA system provides an opportunity to examine the potential of this system for the wool industry as a whole.