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Organic HACCP Europe EU Concerted ActionThe Organic HACCP project has reviewed studies of consumer concerns and preferences in relation to organic production systems and collected information about typical production chains for 7 commodities in regions across Europe. For each of the 7 criteria listed below, the information was analysed to identify Critical Control Points (CCPs), defined as the steps in supply chains where the qualities of the final product can be controlled most efficiently. CCPs were identified using methods developed for "Hazard Analysis by Critical Control Points" (HACCP), which is a standard procedure to prevent food safety risks. The new aspect is thus to improve how consumer concerns are addressed, through the use of the CCP concept for a wide range of criteria, not only safety.Criteria: 1. Microbial toxins and abiotic contaminants 2. Potential pathogens 3. Natural plant toxicants 4. Freshness and taste 5. Nutrient content and food additives 6. Fraud 7. Social and ethical aspects Leaflets can be downloaded from the Organic HACCP website: Information to consumers Information to retailers Animal products Crop production |
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