What is meant by the scope in a HACCP study?
What is the importance and what information is included within the scope
The scope you are going to be audited. Example:
a) From receiving or materials (raw/packaging), processing until dispatch of xxx products
b) Manufacturing of xxx product only.
c) Repacking of xxx products only
d) Delivery of the xxx products only.
Can you see the difference in terms of the areas/activities involved?
Once you have determined the scope, you need to carry out Hazard Analysis according to the scope you set.
Some people define what hazards they will consider at this stage. Personally I don't like to do this as it can be overly restrictive but if you do this then it can help keep you on track.
Think about it this way, when you start a HACCP plan, you have a team with differing ideas on what they consider to be the problem they are addressing. With everyone pulling in different directions it could be problematic, waste time and distracting. Also if you fail to consider all of the steps in the process, e.g. you miss out a storage stage, you may miss hazards.
Manufacturing Operation - Intake to Dispatch
Restaurants / Cafe - Intake to Consumer
Take away - Intake to Purchase
If you use your own lorries ensure you cover these too.
What is meant by the scope in A HACCP study.
What is the importance and what information is included within the scope
thanks for the useful information, i just joined the site and it is indeed very helpful,
Could anyone please post a HACCP scope template or an example of a HACCP scope, to get a more clear picture ?
Thanks for the help
One other thing: add a list of HACCP references e.g. Codex, EU, national authorities etc on which you base your HACCP studies (seems obvious but an easy audit catch to forget to write them down).
As indicated previously, definitions can vary somewhat. Codex is one popular haccp reference source, eg -
Codex Scope
The scope of the HACCP plan should be identified. The scope should describe which segment
of the food chain is involved and the general classes of hazards to be addressed (e.g. does it cover all
classes of hazards or only selected classes).
sc1 - codex haccp 2003 - ref 05.pdf 63.77KB 644 downloads
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One Elaboration of Codex Definition
9.3.2 Scope and Purpose of your HACCP Plan
(Step 1 of Codex HACCP)
The scope of the HACCP Plan shall be defined and documented, including the start and end point of the process(es) under consideration within the HACCP Plan, and the products covered by the HACCP Plan.
The purpose of the HACCP Plan shall be defined and documented. The purpose shall include the intent that all food safety hazards will be identified and controlled.
If you also wish to cover quality, environmental, occupational health and safety, or other risk considerations within the scope of your HACCP System, they shall also be included throughout your HACCP Plan.
sc2 - NCS - HACCP_Booklet.pdf 288.69KB 500 downloads
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A shorter version.
1.2 Defining the scope of the HACCP system
The scope and extent of the HACCP system should be indicated. Scope relates to the activities that the company is responsible or accountable for.
sc7 - Dutch haccp - Bijlage 15 HACCP Handleiding-UK-.pdf 826.29KB 401 downloads
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Example1 (sort of "detailed" Codex style)
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source - sc3 - HACCP_Plan_Apple_Juice.pdf 226.59KB 472 downloads
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Example2 (bit different style, includes description" )
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source - sc4 - UK meat - guidehaccpplan.pdf 552.07KB 339 downloads
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Example3 (abbreviated version of example1)
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Source - sc9 - HACCP_Plan_Fruit_Salad.pdf 69.44KB 418 downloads
(Personally i always put the product description / characteristics in a separate sheet).
Rgds / Charles.C
I have noticed that allergen not included in your hazard analysis
Hey, I'm new to the HACCP. I have problems creating the scope statement for audit.
Does we have to really spell out the scope to cover from the receive of the material until the delivery of the Finished good from the warehouse or can we just put Manufacturing of XXXX as the scope for HACCP. Does the latter statement create issue during the audit?
Thanks in advance
Our scope is from the source & receipt of plastic film, packaging consumables and tooling consumables through to delivery of finished product to the customer and customer returns.
That has been sufficient for several BRC audits!
Hey, I'm new to the HACCP. I have problems creating the scope statement for audit.
Does we have to really spell out the scope to cover from the receive of the material until the delivery of the Finished good from the warehouse or can we just put Manufacturing of XXXX as the scope for HACCP. Does the latter statement create issue during the audit?
Thanks in advance
If yr haccp is required to be based on Codex then probably Yes.