Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point System (MCS HACCP)

The Malaysian Certification Scheme for Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point System (MCS HACCP) describes procedures which apply to food premises in gaining HACCP certification. The scheme is administrated by the Ministry of Health (MOH), which requires the food premises to set up and implement a HACCP system that meets the MCS HACCP criteria, followed by the application and granting the certification. The certification process includes adequacy, compliance and any follow-up audits by appointed of certified auditors. The MOH will verify the maintenance of the certified HACCP system through surveillance audit. The certification is granted for specific food product and is not a blanket certification for all types of food product from a food premise. The scheme is implemented through collaboration between the government, pool of independent auditors and the food premises.