India requires HACCP documents for packhouse approval

India's Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) published a notice requiring HACCP compliance documents for packhouse recognition.

The notice appears under the authority's Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Division and concerns facilities seeking official recognition for handling horticultural products.

HACCP, or Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points, is a food safety system used to identify and control potential hazards during food handling and processing.

Packhouse requirements

APEDA maintains a recognition scheme for horticultural export packhouses, including specific procedures for facilities supplying the European Union.

The new notice concerns mandatory submission of HACCP documentation as part of packhouse recognition.

Further details on submission deadlines, affected facilities and supporting documents should be checked against the full circular before publication.

source and photo: apeda.gov.in