HACCP – Food Safety

The HACCP Codex Alimentarius is an international specification based on the preventive management of food safety issues, and its implementation is mandatory according to both European and Greek legislation. TÜV HELLAS provides certification services for Food Safety Management Systems in accordance with the HACCP Codex Alimentarius specification, under German accreditation (Deutsche Akkreditierungsstelle - DAkkS).

The HACCP Codex Alimentarius is an international specification issued by the Codex Alimentarius Commission, focusing on a preventive approach to food safety management. Its application is mandatory under European and Greek legislation. The system is based on a set of hygiene principles including:

• Hazard analysis and identification
• Evaluation of hazard criticality
• Establishment of Critical Control Points (CCPs)
• Definition of critical limits
• Documented monitoring and verification of preventive measures

By monitoring and verifying the effectiveness of the measures taken, a preventive food safety management system is established, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and serving as a tool for continuous improvement.

The HACCP Codex Alimentarius applies to all businesses involved in the food supply chain, including:

• Primary sector enterprises (animal farming, plant product cultivation)
• Secondary sector enterprises (processing for food and feed production)
• Businesses involved in storage, distribution, wholesale, and retail

Key benefits of HACCP Codex Alimentarius certification for a business include:

• Documented compliance with national and EU legislation
• Reduction of failures and identification of incorrect practices
• Enhanced preparedness for food safety crises
• Strengthened consumer confidence in the business’s products
• Continuous improvement of product and service quality

TÜV HELLAS is one of the largest and most trusted certification bodies in Greece, with international recognition, highly trained personnel, and a wide range of expertise and experience. By conducting certification audits in an objective, reliable, and confidential manner, TÜV HELLAS adds value to its clients’ products and services.

As part of its commitment to keeping clients informed and expanding its services, from February 1, 2018, TÜV HELLAS (TÜV NORD) has transitioned all of its HACCP Codex Alimentarius certificates accredited by DAkkS to the ANSI accreditation body.
The certificates already issued remain valid.