Searching for high quality foods has increased on the last few years, mainly due to the higher consumers and market requirements. Such a situation has generated efforts from researchers in order to develop systems capable to ensure high standard food safety. Such a these systems must be effective not only concerning sanitary aspects but also aiming decreasing losses and increasing competitiveness as well. The HACCP system can effectively attain those requirements, by having as philosophy the prevention of hazards and working along with another programs previously utilized, such an action avoids unnecessary expenses with prior investments, for, it utilizes investments already made in other pre-existing programs. HACCP implementation meets both national and international legislation requirements, providing safeness and open opportunities for international food trading. However, in Brazil, there still are some difficulties concerning wide implementation and enforcement of the program.
HACCP; food; industry; quality; SSOP; GMP