Hazard analysis and critical control point (HACCP) as a part of an overall quality assurance system in international food trade

Food quality assurance systems of one sort or another are necessary at every segment of the food chain and in every sector of the food industry to ensure the quality and safety of food. On the one hand governments have the responsibility of establishing the standards, legislation and enforcement programs necessary to control food quality and safety. On the other hand industry has the responsibility on implementing quality assurance systems, including HACCP, where necessary to ensure compliance with the standards and legislation.