HARPC stands for “Hazard Analysis and Risk-Based Preventive Controls.” It is one of many new provisions of the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act, a sweeping food safety legislation amending the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act that was enacted in January of 2011. HARPC requires virtually every food manufacturer, packer, bottler and storage facility to identify [...]
Are you ready to create your HARPC plan? Simply gather the following information and contact us to get started: • Facility contact and registration information • List of products developed at facility • Key contact at your organization to work with Are you in the process of creating a HARPC plan? Have you started but [...]
As with any food safety requirement risks and benefits can take on a variety of forms. The benefits of HARPC compliance include: • Reduced risk of FDA enforcement or action • Increased food safety and consumer protection • Better defined and more transparent manufacturing processes • Increased confidence from buyers and partners Compliance with HARPC [...]
What are the major tasks that food companies must perform to comply with the Hazard Analysis and Risk-based Preventive Controls (HARPC) provision in the FSMA? From the general statutory definition (see bottom) we can identify 7: 1. Identify Hazards The “HA” in HARPC stands for “Hazard Analysis” and addresses the core intent of the law: [...]
Who needs a HARPC plan? Unless exempted by law, every food facility, both in the United States and abroad, that is subject to FDA’s Bioterrorism Facility Establishment registration, must establish
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HARPC.com, is a project of Maryland-based consulting firm FDAImports.com. Led by Founder and CEO, Benjamin England, FDAImports.com is a unique firm made up of consultants, marketers and affiliated attorneys serving
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