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HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) is a globally recognized system designed to identify, evaluate, and control food safety hazards during production, handling, and distribution.
It was developed under the Codex Alimentarius Commission, supported by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and is now a foundational requirement in the global food industry.
For Iraq’s expanding food manufacturing, restaurant, and hospitality sectors, HACCP Certification demonstrates a proactive commitment to preventive controls, consumer health, and compliance with the Iraqi Accreditation Body (IQAS) and local food regulations.
Since 2012, AGS IRAQ, an American-accredited certification body, has guided hundreds of Iraqi food businesses through the HACCP certification process with guaranteed success.
Over 200 + food businesses in Iraq have achieved HACCP Certification with AGS IRAQ’s expert consulting and audit support.
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We make HACCP Certification simple, structured, and practical for Iraqi businesses — from small restaurants to large industrial processors.
Our consultants perform a detailed pre-assessment to evaluate your existing food safety practices and develop a policy aligned with HACCP principles.
We identify potential food-safety hazards across all stages of production — sourcing, processing, packaging, and distribution.
Define key process stages where control is vital to prevent, eliminate, or reduce hazards to acceptable levels.
Set measurable control limits, establish real-time monitoring systems, and design corrective actions to address deviations.
Develop your HACCP Plan, implement training for staff, and undergo an external safety audit for the food industry conducted by AGS IRAQ’s certified auditors. We issue the HACCP Certificate upon successful compliance verification. Annual surveillance ensures continuous adherence and improvement.
A documented HACCP Plan, hazard analysis, critical control point records, food safety policy, and training documentation.
Typically 4 – 8 weeks, depending on company size and readiness for compliance.
While not legally required for all, it’s strongly recommended and often mandatory for exporters and large retailers.
HACCP focuses on identifying and managing food hazards, while ISO 22000 integrates HACCP into a broader Food Safety Management System (FSMS) framework.
Yes — we provide complete HACCP implementation consulting, employee training, and audit preparation to ensure full certification compliance.
