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HACCP — Codex Alimentarius — Gap Analysis

Codex Alimentarius CXC 1-1969 Rev.5 (2020) — 12 Steps, 7 Principles
HACCP 2020 Edition All Gaps only
Compliant
Partial
Non-compliant
Not assessed

About HACCP — Codex Alimentarius

HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) is a systematic, preventive food-safety approach codified by the Codex Alimentarius Commission. The 2020 revision (CXC 1-1969 Rev.5) updates the General Principles of Food Hygiene and the HACCP system itself. HACCP is the foundation of every modern food-safety standard and a legal requirement for food businesses in the EU, UK, USA, and most other jurisdictions.

Issuing Body

Codex Alimentarius Commission (FAO/WHO)

Edition

2020

Coverage

The 12 application steps and 7 principles of HACCP — foundational food safety methodology referenced globally by ISO 22000, BRCGS, FSSC, SQF, IFS.

Typical Users

All food businesses (manufacturers, processors, primary producers, food-service, retail) and the foundation for any GFSI scheme.

How to use this tool

1. Work through each clause. For each requirement, choose Compliant, Partial, Non-compliant, or leave as Not assessed.

2. Add notes against any requirement to record evidence, gaps, or corrective actions.

3. Click Save progress in the sidebar — data is stored locally in your browser, never uploaded.

4. Export the report as TXT, CSV, JSON or print to PDF for your audit file.

Note: This tool is a guided self-assessment. It does not replace a third-party audit and the authoritative version of the standard must be obtained from the issuing body.

ISO Xpert — Get in touch

UK-based consultancy specialising in management-system gap analysis, training and certification preparation across ISO, API, Halal, GFSI, ESG, cybersecurity and industry-specific standards.

Phone / WhatsApp

+44 7853 109840

Office

71-75 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, London WC2H 9JQ, UK

Common Questions

HACCP — Codex Alimentarius Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Points — Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about the HACCP — Codex Alimentarius Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Points gap analysis tool, data privacy, audit preparation, and ISO Xpert consulting.

What is the HACCP — Codex Alimentarius Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Points gap analysis tool and how does it work?
The HACCP — Codex Alimentarius Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Points gap analysis tool is a free browser-based checklist that compares your current management system against the clauses of HACCP — Codex Alimentarius Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Points. You answer clause-by-clause questions and rate each requirement as Compliant, Partial or Non-compliant. The tool calculates a live compliance score, highlights gaps on a heat-map, captures evidence and corrective-action notes, and exports the full assessment as JSON, CSV, TXT or print-ready PDF for management review and Stage 1 / Stage 2 audit preparation.
Is the HACCP — Codex Alimentarius Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Points gap analysis tool really free to use?
Yes — the HACCP — Codex Alimentarius Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Points tool is 100% free with no sign-up, no email capture, no credit card, no watermarks, and no usage limits. It runs entirely in your browser; nothing is transmitted to ISO Xpert servers. You can clear or export your data at any time.
Where is my HACCP — Codex Alimentarius Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Points assessment data stored?
All HACCP — Codex Alimentarius Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Points assessment data is stored locally in your browser’s storage. Nothing is uploaded to our servers. This makes the tool GDPR-friendly and suitable for confidential audit data classified up to Restricted. Export anytime as JSON (re-importable), CSV (Excel-pivotable), TXT (executive summary) or PDF (audit-trail evidence).
Can I use this tool to prepare for HACCP — Codex Alimentarius Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Points certification or surveillance audits?
Yes. The HACCP — Codex Alimentarius Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Points gap analysis is designed to support preparation for certification by UKAS-, IAS- or ANAB-accredited bodies. Use the exported report as evidence of internal audit, feed it into management review, and prioritise high-severity non-conformities ahead of Stage 1 / Stage 2 visits. ISO Xpert consultants can assist with documented information, internal audits and full implementation if required.
How long does a HACCP — Codex Alimentarius Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Points gap analysis typically take?
Most users complete an initial HACCP — Codex Alimentarius Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Points gap analysis in 60 to 120 minutes for a single site, depending on system maturity and clause depth. The tool auto-saves continuously, so you can pause, switch devices via JSON export/import, and resume at any time. Re-assessments after corrective action usually take 20 to 40 minutes.
Does ISO Xpert offer HACCP — Codex Alimentarius Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Points consulting or training?
Yes. ISO Xpert Ltd (London, UK) provides HACCP — Codex Alimentarius Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Points gap analysis consulting, internal audits, Stage 1 and Stage 2 certification preparation, lead auditor / internal auditor training, and full management-system implementation. Contact info@iso-xpert.com or WhatsApp +44 7853 109840.

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