HACCP decision tree in the Risk Management Software Risk.Net
CAQ.Net as HACCP Software
In order to meet the high standards of the food industry, internationally recognized standards are applied, such as:
- IFS Food (International Featured Standard)
- FSSC 22000
- GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice)
- FDA requirements
- British Retail Consortium (BRC)
In addition to the IFS standard, HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) is one of the central pillars for ensuring hygiene, safety, and quality in food production.
CAQ.Net supports HACCP risk analysis with a dynamic knowledge base and a hazard catalog. Known risks from similar processes as well as data from supplier management, complaints, and training are connected and used together. This allows hazards to be identified faster and more accurately than with paper-based systems.
Critical Control Points (CCP) and HACCP Decision Tree
Critical control points (CCPs) are key points in the production chain, where food safety hazards are prevented, eliminated, or reduced. The HACCP decision tree helps identify CCPs, operational preventive programs (oPRPs), or necessary changes to the process or product. The Risk Management Software Risk.Net guides users through the interactive HACCP decision tree in accordance with the Codex Alimentarius, asking five key questions to assess each hazard point. After the analysis, the decision tree graphically shows whether it is a CCP or an oPRP. Both, the actions and the decision path, are automatically documented. CAQ.Net thus supports the comprehensive management of all HACCP-relevant actions.
Regular Inspection and Seamless Documentation
All actions – from pH measurements and metal detectors to final product checks – are planned, carried out, and monitored centrally in the software. Inspection plans, frequencies, measured values, and corrective actions to be taken in the event of deviations can be displayed digitally in their entirety. The software also ensures audit-proof documentation of all HACCP-relevant data, including version control, electronic approvals, and full traceability.
Employee Training Management in the Context of HACCP
Employee skills and training are a key factor in food safety. EU Regulation (EC) 852/2004 requires companies to train their employees in line with their duties. The integrated Employee Training Management Software Qualify.Net supports you in planning, implementing, and tracking all training measures—including e-learning. A competency matrix automatically highlights training requirements and deadlines. All relevant documents – from training templates to participation certificates – are managed centrally.
Your Digital Path to a Standard-Compliant HACCP System
With CAQ.Net, you implement a digital, integrated HACCP management system that:
- meets relevant standards & requirements,
- supports audits and certifications,
- identifies risks early on,
- maps processes comprehensively,
- and ensures food safety in the long term.