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The objective of this project was to organize a committee of HACCP experts from industry, academia, and government and operate in a workshop format to develop a library of generic HACCP plans and models. These models would serve as resources to provide technical direction to companies who are interested in implementing HACCP-based food safety programs.
The project utilized a proactive experimental approach to provide a platform for the active participation of food industry experts, experienced in the use and management of HACCP. Eight meetings of the HACCP Library Steering Committee were held since July 12, 1993 with representatives present from academia, industry and governmental agencies. A finalized project protocol, a mission statement,a disclaimer, steering committee and product/process working group definitions were approved by the steering committee. A format for what would be included with the generic HACCP plans requested was approved. The first and second priority food categories were selected for the collection and review of generic plans. These categories were seafood and meat and poultry products, respectively.