This guidebook is intended to be a companion and interpretative guide to the
Manitoba HACCP Advantage Program Manual. The Program Manual details the
requirements of the Manitoba HACCP Advantage program, and this guidebook
provides practical assistance to implement those requirements.
The GMP program standards and HACCP plans can be implemented without this
book; however, it will prove a valuable aid in system development and
implementation. The information and examples presented are specific to the
program and will help you understand its requirements.
The book begins with a basic explanation of HACCP and the components of the
Manitoba HACCP Advantage, and then takes you through the main steps of
system development, implementation, maintenance and certification. Sample
forms and checklists are provided. Using the principles and concepts introduced,
you can develop and implement a HACCP system specific to your facility.
In addition to the information provided here, you will need an adequate
understanding of food safety principles and the hazards associated with the
products you produce.