What is SS 444 HACCP-based food safety management system certification?
The SS 444 was first published in 1998 and revised in 2010. The 2010 version was based substantially on the Codex Alimentarius Commission’s “Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) System and Guidelines for its Application (Annex to CAC/ RCP1-1969, Rev. 4 – 2003 Recommended International Code of Practice General Principles of Food Hygiene)”, adapted and reproduced by permission of Codex.
It was then revised in 2018, which is the current version – SS 444:2018, a nationally recognised food safety management system certification scheme in Singapore.
HACCP certification is a formal recognition that an organisation has implemented a systematic preventive approach to food safety, addressing physical, chemical, and biological hazards in production processes.
Organisation shall establish HACCP system with application of 12 essential steps including seven HACCP principles according to Codex, along with prerequisite programs/ good hygiene practices.
Codex 7 HACCP Principles:
- Conduct a hazard analysis.
- Determine critical control points (CCPs).
- Establish critical limits for each CCP.
- Establish CCP monitoring procedures.
- Establish corrective actions.
- Establish verification procedures.
- Establish record-keeping and documentation procedures.
Benefits of SS 444 certification
- Identify and mitigate potential food safety hazards throughout the production process to ensure food safety.
- Build customer trust, enhance credibility and brand reputation.
- Assist in legal compliance by providing a systematic framework for managing food safety hazards.
- Differentiate your business from competitors who may not have formalised HACCP management system in place.
- Open opportunities with clients and partners who require minimum HACCP certification from their suppliers.
Why choose TÜV SÜD?
TÜV SÜD has extensive experience in food and feed management system certifications and is one of the first certification bodies acting in this field. With the internationally recognised accreditation, TÜV SÜD’s global network of auditors provides the assurance that a formalised and structured approach to attaining certification is applied without bias, ensuring that audit approaches are consistent, regardless of the product or country of production. By partnering with us, you benefit from our acclaimed track record in quality. With in-depth experience in food testing, inspection, auditing and certification, TÜV SÜD is globally recognised as a trusted brand throughout the food industry value chain.
We offer other FSMS schemes such as GFSI-recognised schemes, please contact us for more details.
