HACCPelveken

HACCPelveken is a concept in food safety that extends traditional HACCP by emphasizing an eleven-element framework designed to enhance hazard control across the food supply chain. It is discussed in academic and professional contexts as a way to structure robust, proactive safety programs.

Originating in the late 2010s, HACCPelveken emerged among practitioners seeking to address the increasing complexity of supply chains, stricter regulatory expectations, and the need for better data integration and decision support. It is not a formal international standard, but rather a framework used in training and guidance to complement existing HACCP plans.

The eleven elements of HACCPelveken are: hazard analysis; identification of critical control points; monitoring procedures; corrective actions; verification procedures; validation of controls; traceability and recall readiness; allergen management; cleaning and sanitation; supply-chain and vendor controls; and data collection, analytics, and automation for decision support. These elements are intended to provide a structured approach to integrate process controls, quality management, and information systems.

Implementation typically begins with a gap analysis against conventional HACCP, followed by adaptation of an existing plan to incorporate the eleven elements. It requires documentation, staff training, and periodic auditing to ensure that controls remain effective and up-to-date in response to changes in processes, ingredients, or regulations.

Critics note that HACCPelveken can be resource-intensive and may overlap with other management systems. It should not be viewed as a replacement for formal standards, but as an enhanced methodology that complements regulator expectations and existing HACCP programs through stronger data use and supply-chain oversight. See also HACCP and food safety management systems.