What is mean by critical control point?

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Critical control point is a step in the food production process where controls can be applied to prevent, eliminate, or reduce food safety hazards.

Critical control points are essential steps in the food production process where control measures can be applied to prevent food safety hazards.
Examples include cooking, cooling, and storage processes where temperature control is crucial to prevent bacterial growth.
Monitoring and controlling critical control points is essential in ensuring the safety and quality of food products.
Identification of critical control points is a key aspect of Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) system.

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