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Overview
What is HACCP?
HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) is a preventive, science-based system for food safety. It identifies the biological, chemical and physical hazards in a food process, establishes the critical control points where they are controlled, and sets critical limits, monitoring, corrective actions, verification and records. Its principles are defined by the Codex Alimentarius General Principles of Food Hygiene.
Who it is for in Saudi Arabia
HACCP certification is used by food manufacturers and processors, restaurants and catering kitchens, hotels, bakeries, cold-chain and distribution companies, and suppliers to retail chains that require a HACCP-based food safety system.
Our licence
TUV United Arabia is licensed by the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) as a conformity assessment establishment under licence No. CB-2026-FO-0001, which covers our HACCP certification. See our accreditation page.
How certification works
After your application and quotation, the audit reviews your HACCP plan and prerequisite programmes, then verifies on site that hazards are controlled at each critical control point, that monitoring is recorded, and that corrective actions work. Following a positive decision, the certificate is maintained through regular surveillance audits.
Preparing for your audit
As a certification body we do not provide consultancy. Use our free HACCP readiness checklist to review your system. Organizations that want a complete food safety management system can move on to ISO 22000, which builds on HACCP principles.
Reference: Codex Alimentarius standards.
Why Get Certified
Key Benefits of HACCP
Systematic Hazard Control
Identify, evaluate, and control biological, chemical, and physical hazards at every stage of food production.
Regulatory Compliance
Meet Saudi SFDA requirements and international food safety regulations, ensuring your products can be sold in regulated markets.
Market Access
Gain access to retail chains, export markets, and institutional buyers who require HACCP-certified suppliers.
Reduced Product Recalls
Proactively identify risks before they cause safety incidents, dramatically reducing costly product recalls and liability.
Consumer Confidence
Build trust with customers and consumers by demonstrating a rigorous, science-based approach to food safety management.
Operational Efficiency
Structured HACCP plans streamline production processes, reduce waste, and improve overall operational efficiency.
Who Should Certify
Is HACCP Right for Your Organization?
HACCP is suitable for any organization regardless of size, industry or sector.
Ready to Get HACCP Certified?
Our expert auditors will guide you through every step of the certification process.
How It Works
Your Path to HACCP Certification
Application
Submit your online application with company details and certification scope.
Gap Analysis
Our auditor conducts a preliminary review to identify any gaps in your system.
Stage 1 & 2 Audit
A two-stage audit process evaluates your documentation and implementation.
Certification
Receive your EGAC-accredited ISO certificate valid for 3 years.
FAQ
Common Questions About HACCP
Related Standards
Other standards in the Food Safety category
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