We get a fair amount of calls from customers for quotes on food-related packaging and a common question we hear is whether our resins are FDA approved. Aside from VCI, they all are. However, it’s important to note that there are other requirements that may be different from or additional to such FDA approvals. For example, you (or your Laddawn rep) may ask about HACCP certification and we’re happy to provide explanations on the occasional necessity of HACCP. This even includes the Pillsbury Dough Boy. Sort of. Let’s explore it!
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First off, the basics. HACCP stands for Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point. This is used in the food industry to control hazards associated with food processing. The FDA definition for it is this:
a management system in which food safety is addressed through the analysis and control of biological, chemical and physical hazards from raw material production, procurement and handling, to manufacturing, distribution and consumption of the finished product.
HACCP can be required for many things across various industries, but if you’re dealing with Laddawn, the only HACCP certifications that are relevant are for food packaging.
With HACCP, Laddawn addresses a critical step of the process for food safety. As the manufacturer, we are the first step in the food packaging process and HACCP is the vehicle that jump-starts the steps needed to ensure that proper, mandated safety is followed throughout the entire process.
Laddawn employees following HACCP regulations.
These steps include certain practices around our manufacturing lines such as hairnets, beard-nets, pest-control and more. Of course, no food or uncovered drinks are allowed near the lines, either. All of these practices are employed and enforced stringently here to control and/or eliminate hazards and ensure end-user safety.
Our HACCP-enabled manufacturing lines are currently in our Reno, Nevada and Cedar Rapids, Iowa plants and are audited each and every year by a third-party company called DAC.
“Get in the spaceship NOW and eat this when we radio you!”
HACCP was originally developed together by NASA and Pillsbury to prevent food borne illnesses for astronauts. Yes, Pillsbury. It’s true. I’m guessing that the initial HACCP test to ensure complete and total safety was performed on the Pillsbury Dough Boy, to great success. OK, OK, that part is not true.
HACCP has since become mandated by the USDA for meat and poultry products and by the FDA for seafood and juices.
As determined by the USDA, there are seven principles of HACCP, which were last updated in 1998. You can see those by clicking here.
With any handling and packaging of food, we know how important it is to you in determining if the manufacturer you are using has safe and mandated practices. You can rest easy. Laddawn has plants that can produce HACCP-certified packaging for your food-related customers.
So, hit the button, head to the homepage and locate the HACCP option now.
Have questions? Need help? We would love the opportunity to talk with you!
Call your Customer Relationship Partner anytime or our Customer Experience Team at 800-446-3639. Or just click the button below to shop online!
(First Published: Jun 2, 2016)
HACCP is a management system in which food safety is addressed through the analysis and control of biological, chemical and physical hazards. It can also be used to fulfill governmental requirements such as FDA/USDA. Getting HACCP certification is your first plan in developing HACCP plan.
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Health Canada oversees the Food Directorate division which is responsible for the safety and nutritional information for conventional and supplemented foods. Enforcement is through the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) to ensure the safety of foods. In addition, manufacturers, labelers, and packagers of foods must follow good manufacturing practices. Common programs include Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) and a Preventive Control Plan (PCP). At a minimum, a PCP is required (HACCP includes PCP).
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HACCP Certification helps the food business industries to improve food safety management in compliance with HACCP principles. This helps you meet the applicable legal food safety requirements. By achieving the HACCP Certification, the organization can gain the following benefits.
Reduce food safety hazards and risks
Implement the food safety system performance
Ensure food safety
Enhance consumer confidence
Reduce customer complaints
New business opportunities
Haccp certification