U.S. Food & Drug Administration
Center for Food Safety & Applied Nutrition
FISH AND FISHERIES PRODUCTS
HAZARDS AND CONTROLS GUIDANCE:
Third Edition June 2001

APPENDIX 3

CCP Decision Tree

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This appendix contains a decision tree that may be used to assist you in the identification of critical control points. You should not rely exclusively on the decision tree, as error may result.

The decision tree is derived from that developed by the National Advisory Committee on Microbiological Criteria for Foods (NACMCF).

Figure A-2: CCP Decision Tree

CCP Decision Tree
Question 1: Does this step involve a hazard of sufficient risk and severity to warrant its control?
Arrow down from question 1 to YES to question 2arrow down from question 1 to No to Not a CCP
Question 2: Does a control measure for the hazard exist at this step?
arrow down from question 2 to Yes to question 3 arrow down from question 2 to No to Is control at this step necessary for safety?arrow from Is control at this step necessary for safety to Yes to Modify the step, process or product up to question 2
arrow from Is control at this step necessary for safety to No to Not a CCP to Stop *
Question 3: Is control at this step necessary to prevent, eliminate or reduce the rist of the hazard to consumers?
arrow from question 3 to Yes to CCParrow from question 3 to No to Not a CCP to Stop *
* Proceed to the next step in process


See also:

FDA Seafood List

Foodborne Pathogenic Microorganisms and Natural Toxins Handbook (Bad Bug Book)

Seafood Information and Resources

Seafood HACCP   |   Fish & Fisheries Products Hazards & Controls Guidance: 3rd Edition (2001)

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