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Hazard and risk management in packaging

M. Ewart,     Authenta Consulting, UK

Abstract:

This chapter deals with hazard and risk management (HARM), as it applies to the packaging industry. The chapter describes the use of specific methodologies for the development of effective HARM systems. Industry technical standards and associated certification schemes which also have a part to play are reviewed.

Key words

hazard and risk management (HARM)

hazard analysis critical control point (HACCP)

prerequisites

packaging industry standards

21.1 Introduction

Hazard and risk management (HARM), as it applies to the packaging industry, has emerged in recent years as a result of two main drivers: cost control and avoidance of litigation, which are ...

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