Haccp Plan

Draft HACCP Food Safety Plans in Minutes, Not Hours

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Para is an AI colleague for legal teams. Send it this work by email, Teams or Slack, and it hands back the finished document.

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What you'll need

Facility & Product Information
Process Flow Diagrams
Existing SOPs

Plans from $20 a month, with usage included.

Workflow

Overview

CaseMark's HACCP Plan skill automates the creation of comprehensive, regulation-specific Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points plans for food production facilities operating under FDA or USDA oversight. The AI walks through your entire process flow, identifies biological, chemical, and physical hazards, applies CCP decision trees, and generates complete monitoring, corrective action, and verification protocols with proper regulatory citations.

Drafting a defensible HACCP plan is a labor-intensive process that requires deep knowledge of FDA and USDA regulations, systematic hazard analysis across every process step, and meticulous documentation of critical limits, monitoring procedures, and corrective actions. Food safety consultants and quality assurance teams often spend days compiling these plans, with the constant risk of missing a hazard or applying the CCP decision tree inconsistently.

CaseMark automates the entire HACCP plan drafting process by analyzing your facility information, product details, and process flows against the applicable regulatory framework. The AI systematically evaluates every process step for biological, chemical, and physical hazards, applies CCP decision trees with documented justification, and generates complete monitoring and corrective action protocols — delivering a comprehensive, citation-backed draft ready for your team's review and validation.

How to hand this to Para

1. Send Para the files
Email them, drop them in a Teams or Slack message, or upload them.
2. Para runs the Haccp Plan skill
It works from your files and checks its citations against the record.
3. The finished document comes back
Para returns it where you asked, usually as a DOCX, and offers the next step.

Example request · email, Teams or Slack

Para, run the Haccp Plan skill for the Garcia matter. I've attached the Facility & Product Information, Process Flow Diagrams and Existing SOPs. Send the finished draft back here as a DOCX.

What Para does

1. Upload your facility information, product details, process flow diagrams, and existing SOPs
2. AI analyzes your processes for biological, chemical, and physical hazards and applies CCP decision trees
3. Review the generated HACCP plan with critical limits, monitoring protocols, and corrective actions
4. Export the finalized plan in your preferred format (DOCX, PDF) for regulatory submission

What you get

Cover Page & Scope
Product Descriptions Table
Process Flow Narrative
Hazard Analysis Matrix
CCP Determination & Decision Tree
Critical Limits with Regulatory Citations
Monitoring Procedures
Corrective Action Protocols
Verification & Validation Plan
Recordkeeping Requirements
References & Signature Page

What it handles

Comprehensive hazard analysis across biological, chemical, and physical hazards
Automated CCP decision tree determination with regulatory justification
Critical limits with cited regulatory and scientific basis
Monitoring, corrective action, and verification protocols for each CCP
Multi-regime support for FDA 21 CFR 117, 21 CFR 123, and USDA 9 CFR 417
Complete recordkeeping templates and signature-ready documentation

Required documents

Facility & Product Information
Legal entity details, facility address, HACCP team roster, product list with ingredients, formulations, packaging, shelf life, and intended consumers
.pdf, .docx, .xlsx
Process Flow Diagrams
Diagrams showing the complete process flow from receiving through distribution, including facility layout and equipment details
.pdf, .docx, .png, .jpg
Existing SOPs
Current standard operating procedures for sanitation, allergen control, preventive controls, and related food safety protocols
.pdf, .docx

Supporting documents

Supplier Specifications
Incoming material specifications, supplier certifications, and supplier control documentation
.pdf, .docx, .xlsx
Equipment Calibration Records
Equipment list with calibration capabilities and maintenance records
.pdf, .docx, .xlsx
Previous HACCP Plans or Audit Reports
Prior HACCP documentation or regulatory audit findings to inform the updated plan
.pdf, .docx

Why teams use it

Reduce HACCP plan drafting time from days to minutes while maintaining regulatory defensibility

Ensure consistent application of CCP decision tree methodology across all process steps and hazard types

Generate plans tailored to your specific regulatory regime with accurate citations to 21 CFR 117, 21 CFR 123, or 9 CFR 417

Produce audit-ready documentation with complete hazard analysis matrices, monitoring procedures, and recordkeeping templates

Questions

Which regulatory frameworks does this HACCP plan cover?

CaseMark supports all major U.S. food safety regimes including FDA 21 CFR 117 (preventive controls), FDA 21 CFR 123 (seafood HACCP), USDA 9 CFR 417 (meat and poultry HACCP), and dual-jurisdiction facilities. The AI tailors the plan structure and citations to your specific regulatory scope.

Can this handle multi-product facilities with different regulatory requirements?

Yes. CaseMark can generate HACCP plans covering multiple product lines within a single facility, including scenarios where different products fall under different regulatory regimes. Each product receives its own hazard analysis and CCP determination.

How does the AI determine critical control points?

CaseMark applies the standard CCP decision tree methodology to every identified hazard with a control measure. It evaluates likelihood, severity, and available preventive measures, then provides written justification for each CCP determination based on regulatory guidance and scientific literature.

Will the plan include allergen hazard analysis?

Absolutely. CaseMark incorporates allergen hazards into the hazard analysis matrix wherever applicable, addressing cross-contact risks, labeling requirements, and preventive controls in accordance with FDA and USDA allergen management expectations.

Does the generated plan require further review before submission?

CaseMark produces a comprehensive, defensible draft that follows regulatory formatting and citation standards. However, the plan flags unverified items with [VERIFY] markers and should be reviewed by your HACCP team and validated against on-site conditions before final implementation.

Can I update the plan when our processes change?

Yes. You can re-upload updated process flow diagrams or product information and CaseMark will regenerate the affected sections of your HACCP plan, ensuring your documentation stays current with facility operations.