The course covers the principles of Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points System (HACCP), a process control system designed to identify and prevent microbial, chemical and physical hazards in food production and processing. It also covers Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Food Safety Enhanced Program (FSEP), HACCP plan development, CCPs determination, validation, verification and maintenance of HACCP programs, and HACCP audit. It is a step-by-step approach for developing and documenting your HACCP plan for Canadian food processing plants.