6. Establish Record Keeping Systems to Document HACCP Plan
a) A single individual should be made responsible for ensuring all data is collected and recorded. This individual must have authority to ensure:
i) all data is collected (i.e. testing and monitoring data, in-house verification reports, equipment maintenance and calibration);
ii) all data is centrally located and thus easy to retrieve;
iii) a record of all CCP deviations is kept, and most importantly;
iv) documentation of the appropriate
action taken when results deviate
beyond the critical limits.
b) The record-keeping system must be as simple as possible. A single binder for smaller operations or a single filing cabinet for larger operations should be more than adequate.
c) Records are kept for a minimum of 2 years.