Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) is a preventive food safety system required by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) for poultry slaughter and processing establishments. HACCP is designed to identify, evaluate, and control food safety hazards in poultry production. Its goals are to reduce pathogenic microorganisms in poultry products, lower the incidence of foodborne illness associated with poultry consumption, and support a modern, science‑based inspection system.