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HACCP: A practical guide

Figure 5. CCP decision tree

Q1 Not a CCP
Yes
Is the hazard managed by the (Record the Prerequisite
prerequisite programmes? Programme)

No

Q2a
Q2 Is control necessary? (If no stop,
Are control measures in place for No
it is not a CCP; if yes, modify
the hazard? the step, process or product
to obtain control)
Yes

Q3
Is the process step specifically Yes
designed to eliminate or reduce the
hazard to an acceptable level?

No

Q4
Could contamination with the No Stop
hazard occur at unacceptable levels
Not a CCP
or increase to unacceptable levels
(if the controls failed)?

Yes

Q5
Will a subsequent process step No
eliminate the identified hazard(s) Critical Control Point
or reduce the hazard to an
acceptable level?

Yes

Stop
Not a CCP

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