Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (also known as Food Safety Analysis, Analyses, Food Safety): A system of safety management (abbreviated HACCP) applied mainly to the food industry. It involves the analysis and control of biological, chemical, and physical hazards, from raw material production, procurement an

NIH MeSH · D064088Technology, Industry, and Agriculture

Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points

Also known asFood Safety Analysis · Analyses, Food Safety · Analysis, Food Safety · Food Safety Analyses · Safety Analyses, Food · Safety Analysis, Food · Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point · HACCP · HACCPs · Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points · Hazard Analysis And Critical Control Point · Food Safety System

Definition

A system of safety management (abbreviated HACCP) applied mainly to the food industry. It involves the analysis and control of biological, chemical, and physical hazards, from raw material production, procurement and handling, to manufacturing, distribution and consumption of finished products.

MeSH classification

  • J01.576.423.850.730.500.750
  • N06.850.135.060.075.299
  • N06.850.601.500.750

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Common questions about Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points

What does Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points mean in medicine?
A system of safety management (abbreviated HACCP) applied mainly to the food industry. It involves the analysis and control of biological, chemical, and physical hazards, from raw material production, procurement and handling, to manufacturing, distribution and consumption of finished products. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points known by any other names?
Yes. Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points is also referred to as Food Safety Analysis, Analyses, Food Safety, Analysis, Food Safety, Food Safety Analyses in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points sit in the medical classification?
Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points falls under the broader medical category "Technology, Industry, and Agriculture" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: J01.576.423.850.730.500.750, N06.850.135.060.075.299, N06.850.601.500.750). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D064088) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗