One example of a Universal Control

One example of a Universal Control Point is pest control. Pests represent a hazard because they can act as a source of contamination, but they cannot be effectively controlled by assignment of a specific critical control point. Rather, the implementation of a pest control program (a good manufacturing practice) will be more effective by preventing the entry of pests into the fish plant. A List of Universal Control Points is presented first, since their control is critical for safe processing within all plants.