Conclusions
The HACCP system provides a mechanism for
ensuring that the appropriate corrective action is
taken in the event of any failure. This could range from simple spot dosing to providing alternative
supplies and public notification, depending on the
event. The structured approach of HACCP to analyzing
hazards provides a means of assessing the
existing barriers to contamination and improving
upon their operation. In relation to the
Aspropyrgos Water Treatment Plant, there is no
need to introduce new infrastructure (e.g. treatment),
but rather a number of procedural improvements
could be implemented. The most important
CCPs identified are flocculation, filtration and
chlorination. The created HACCP plan could be
used as a supplementary system by the factory, if
the treatment plant intends to implement it as a
working system. The process of preparing a
HACCP plan in itself highlights possible areas
for improvement, which could be addressed,
whether or not the entire HACCP plan is enforced.