Identifying Critical Control Points

Once the potential hazards are identified, the next step is to decide at what stages a worker can control the hazards. These points are called control points. For any given hazard, there may be several control points, or several chances to control the hazard. The last control point at which a worker can control a particular hazard is especially important to determine because this is the last chance to prevent a possible danger. These control points are called critical control points (CCPs). Identifying CCPs is the second step in a HACCP program.