{"id":4288,"date":"2021-10-21T06:52:51","date_gmt":"2021-10-21T06:52:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ias-certification.com\/?p=4288"},"modified":"2026-06-11T07:05:52","modified_gmt":"2026-06-11T07:05:52","slug":"how-to-get-haccp-certification","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ias-certification.com\/ca\/blog\/how-to-get-haccp-certification\/","title":{"rendered":"How to get HACCP Certification"},"content":{"rendered":"<div  style='padding-bottom:10px; color:#b02b2c;' class='av-special-heading av-special-heading-h1 custom-color-heading blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_hr  avia-builder-el-first  '><h1 class='av-special-heading-tag '  >How to Get HACCP Certification?<\/h1><div class='special-heading-border'><div class='special-heading-inner-border' style='border-color:#b02b2c'><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div  style='height:20px' class='hr hr-invisible   avia-builder-el-1  el_after_av_heading  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner ' ><span class='hr-inner-style'><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section \" ><div class='avia_textblock  '  style='font-size:14px; ' ><h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #b02b2c;\">About HACCP certification<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">HACCP stands for Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point. It became widely recognized as an effective way to ensure food safety, and is used throughout the food industry to make sure food reaches consumers safely. HACCP helps prevent cross-contamination and ensures proper cooking, storage, and handling procedures are followed. HACCP certification provides formal recognition that an individual or company has the knowledge and expertise to develop HACCP plans and systems that comply with food safety legislation.<\/p>\n<h2><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5689 lazyload\" title=\"How to get HACCP Certification\" data-src=\"https:\/\/ias-certification.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/HACCP-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"How to get HACCP Certification\" width=\"348\" height=\"232\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/ias-certification.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/HACCP-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ias-certification.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/HACCP-1030x687.jpg 1030w, https:\/\/ias-certification.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/HACCP-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ias-certification.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/HACCP-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ias-certification.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/HACCP-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/ias-certification.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/HACCP-1500x1000.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/ias-certification.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/HACCP-705x470.jpg 705w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 348px) 100vw, 348px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 348px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 348\/232;\" \/><\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #b02b2c;\">The 7 principles of HACCP<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">HACCP is built on seven internationally recognized principles:<\/p>\n<ol style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>Conduct a hazard analysis<\/li>\n<li>Determine the critical control points (CCPs)<\/li>\n<li>Establish critical limits for each CCP<\/li>\n<li>Establish monitoring procedures<\/li>\n<li>Establish corrective actions<\/li>\n<li>Establish verification procedures<\/li>\n<li>Establish record-keeping and documentation procedures<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #b02b2c;\">How to get HACCP certification: the general steps?<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><strong>Initial registration and product validation: <\/strong>checking the client&#8217;s registration details.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Facility evaluation: <\/strong>a physical walk-through to confirm all necessary equipment is present and properly labelled, followed by a review of company documents including Standard Operating Procedures.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Initial product evaluation: <\/strong>samples are gathered and evaluated against regulatory parameters, and any lab reports, certificates of analysis, or other safety documentation are examined.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Flow diagram development: <\/strong>a flow diagram depicting every step in the process and who is responsible, with protocols for testing incoming raw materials and outgoing finished products.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Product stability and reliability testing: <\/strong>production runs are tested for stability (your process uses three runs at least 14 days apart).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Review of test procedures and lab findings: <\/strong>a review of test protocols, lab reports, and sampling\/testing records to confirm incoming, in-process, and finished goods meet specifications.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Prerequisite programs: <\/strong>a thorough review of all prerequisite programs &#8211; HACCP training, pest control, cleaning frequency, equipment calibration, and maintenance records.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Once all of these are successfully completed, the product is ready for HACCP monitoring.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #b02b2c;\">How to get HACCP certification through IAS: step by step<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Step 1 &#8211; Application review: <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #b02b2c; text-decoration: underline;\"><a style=\"color: #b02b2c; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/ias-certification.com\/ca\/about-us\/\">IAS<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/strong> reviews your HACCP certification application, which includes:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>Your signed <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #b02b2c; text-decoration: underline;\"><a style=\"color: #b02b2c; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/ias-certification.com\/ca\/haccp-certification-in-canada\/\">HACCP certification<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/span> application<\/li>\n<li>A detailed list of all products covered, including country of origin, the most recent inspection certificate (where applicable), and the risk matrix<\/li>\n<li>A copy of all HACCP plans for the products being certified<\/li>\n<li>Laboratory reference numbers and, if available, <a href=\"https:\/\/ias-certification.com\/ca\/iso-17025-training-in-canada\/\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #b02b2c; text-decoration: underline;\">ISO 17025<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/a> lab accreditation. Where IAS needs to obtain lab findings from a food safety authority (the CFIA in Canada, or the FDA for US-bound products), it requires a letter authorizing it to do so, including the purchase order number, reference number, and product to be certified.<em>\u00a0<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Step 2 &#8211; Document review: <\/strong>IAS reviews the documentation you provide &#8211; lab results, certificates of analysis, stability datasheets, production processes, raw material specifications, and more &#8211; checking it complies with the relevant regulatory bodies and your internal procedures.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Step 3 &#8211; Product evaluation: <\/strong>once documentation is approved, the products to be certified are selected for on-site review. A food safety officer reviews all product parameters &#8211; ingredients, labelling, processing methods, storage temperatures, packaging materials, and production equipment.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Step 4 &#8211; Pre-audit: <\/strong>the food safety officer conducts a pre-audit to confirm documentation is in order, that there is no cross-contamination between raw and finished goods, and that each product has its own HACCP plan and compliant equipment and procedures.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Step 5 &#8211; Certification audit: <\/strong>the officer examines the documented HACCP systems, facility records, and procedures (Quality Assurance, Quality Control, and Production Records), validating that they support each product&#8217;s HACCP plan.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Step 6 &#8211; Issuance of certification: <\/strong>once the system is validated, a final quality-assurance check is performed (reviewing a sample of the product in the plant environment with all paperwork). A certificate covering the client&#8217;s location and the products evaluated is then issued.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">IAS&#8217;s HACCP system is run by experienced food safety professionals. Audits are carried out in laboratories and facilities that hold the appropriate accreditation (such as ISO\/IEC 17025 for testing laboratories), and many of our specialists hold additional qualifications in microbiology or food technology.<em> \u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #b02b2c;\">Advantages of HACCP certification<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>A mark of quality recognized worldwide<\/li>\n<li>Supports exports and helps ensure compliance with domestic and international regulations<\/li>\n<li>A first line of defense against food complaints and recalls<\/li>\n<li>Improved market access &#8211; recognized by national health agencies, trade associations, food service companies, caterers, and retailers<\/li>\n<li>Greater transparency and credibility<\/li>\n<li>Ensures staff are properly trained in HACCP procedures, increasing productivity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #b02b2c; text-decoration: underline;\"><a style=\"color: #b02b2c; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/ias-certification.com\/ca\/contact-us\/\">Contact IAS<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/span> today to learn more about how to get HACCP certified, or visit our <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #b02b2c; text-decoration: underline;\"><a style=\"color: #b02b2c; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/ias-certification.com\/ca\/frequently-asked-question-in-canada\/\">frequently asked questions<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/span> page.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Explore more<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ias-certification.com\/ca\/haccp-certification-in-canada\/\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #b02b2c; text-decoration: underline;\">HACCP Certification in Canada<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/a> &#8211; food safety certification<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #b02b2c;\"><a style=\"color: #b02b2c; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/ias-certification.com\/ca\/iso-22000-certification-in-canada\/\">ISO 22000 Certification in Canada<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/span> &#8211; food safety management systems<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":5689,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4288","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ias-certification.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4288","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ias-certification.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ias-certification.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ias-certification.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ias-certification.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4288"}],"version-history":[{"count":9,"href":"https:\/\/ias-certification.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4288\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6029,"href":"https:\/\/ias-certification.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4288\/revisions\/6029"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ias-certification.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/5689"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ias-certification.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4288"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ias-certification.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4288"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ias-certification.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4288"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}