A food protection plan is essential in todays fast pace world, where globalization and international trade and improved means of transport has served to distribute food around the globe, even to remote regions in the shortest possible time. The significance of this trend is that food prepared by a few can pose a threat to many people, if it is not prepared under proper sanitary conditions and hygienic practices. It is imperative that food manufacturers, processors, distributors, and all food related stakeholders develop a food protection plan to safe guard themselves from lawsuits and to be able to show that their food products are safe for human consumption. It is the duty of the state to develop their own food safety plans and work together with all food related stakeholders to ensure compliance. Key words: food protection plan, food safety, health and safety.