General Principles of Food Hygiene
The foundational Codex Alimentarius code underpinning food-safety systems worldwide. The 2020 revision restructured it into Chapter One (Good Hygiene Practices) and Chapter Two (the HACCP system and its seven principles), making the prerequisite-programme + HACCP model the international baseline national food laws build on.
The whole food chain from primary production to the consumer; a reference framework adopted or adapted by national food-safety authorities globally.
- 01Implement Good Hygiene Practices as the foundation for all food operations
- 02Apply HACCP to identify, evaluate, and control significant hazards
- 03Determine critical control points and establish validated critical limits
- 04Monitor CCPs and define corrective actions when limits are breached
- 05Verify the system and keep documentation and records
Revised in 2020 (from the long-standing 1969 code) to integrate HACCP into the main text and modernise the GHP framework.
Codex CXC 1-1969: frequently asked questions
Quick answers to common questions about Codex CXC 1-1969.
What is Codex CXC 1-1969?
Codex CXC 1-1969 — General Principles of Food Hygiene — is a guideline issued by the Codex Alimentarius Commission (International (FAO / WHO)). The foundational Codex Alimentarius code underpinning food-safety systems worldwide. The 2020 revision restructured it into Chapter One (Good Hygiene Practices) and Chapter Two (the HACCP system and its seven principles), making the prerequisite-programme + HACCP model the international baseline national food laws build on.
Who does Codex CXC 1-1969 apply to?
The whole food chain from primary production to the consumer; a reference framework adopted or adapted by national food-safety authorities globally.
What are the key requirements of Codex CXC 1-1969?
Codex CXC 1-1969 requires, among other things: Implement Good Hygiene Practices as the foundation for all food operations; Apply HACCP to identify, evaluate, and control significant hazards; Determine critical control points and establish validated critical limits; Monitor CCPs and define corrective actions when limits are breached.
When was Codex CXC 1-1969 last updated?
The current version of Codex CXC 1-1969 dates from September 2020. Revised in 2020 (from the long-standing 1969 code) to integrate HACCP into the main text and modernise the GHP framework.
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