Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver, most often caused by a viral infection. There are three common types of hepatitis caused by viruses: hepatitis A, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C. Vaccines have been developed that protect people from contracting hepatitis A and B. There is no vaccine for hepatitis C.
Prerequisite Programs (PP). HACCP is not a stand alone program but is part of a larger control program. Prerequisite Programs are defined as the universal procedures used to control the conditions in the plant. environment which contribute to the overall safety of the product.
While HACCP Training programs are limited to ensuring that food is safe to consume, all prerequisite programs should be reviewed for effectiveness during the design and implementation of a HACCP plan. Although they can be managed separately from the HACCP plan itself, some of their aspects may be incorporated into it.