The NOVA family of HACCP planning tools consists of HACCP software, testing, monitoring, training, and compliance updates. These tools assist in creating a systematic food safety environment by managing the many details of a HACCP system. This tool set was created for food processors, food service institutions, food sellers, educational institutions, consultants and food handlers to ease HACCP education, plan creation, implementation, and plan maintenance.

The primary planning tool of the NOVA family, doHACCP for Windows software, is designed to assist in the development of a complete HACCP system based on emerging world HACCP standards and the NACMCF92 standards (NACMCF92-National Advisory Committee for Microbiological Criteria in Foods, 1992). This software enables the formation of a HACCP system around any food production or distribution system by providing an easy to use method of building the flow of materials.

Developing a HACCP plan with doHACCP for Windows does not require changing your food production system to fit someone else's notion of how it should be done. The flow of materials diagram built in doHACCP of Windows organizes all of the HACCP information and reflects exactly how your production is done. There is no generic manufacturing or production or processing scheme which must be retro-fitted to what is actually going on in your operation. Each diagram is built to fit your unique situation.

Another important advantage of doHACCP for Windows is that the HACCP protocols are built into the software. This means that the user has constant guides and reminders about the tasks remaining as doHACCP for Windows walks them through the HACCP planning sequence. The software keeps HACCP planners on track and does not allow important HACCP planning tasks to be omitted. It keeps all the planning data organized around HACCP protocols and linked to the actual manufacturing system.

These easy to update, easy to maintain HACCP plans may also be printed. So a consistently formatted document is available for every product under HACCP. Thus, keeping track of HACCP plans for many (even hundreds of) products becomes the computer's problem, not yours.

Nova's doHACCP for Windows enables the user to doHACCP planning. It is intended to assist in the development of useful, effective HACCP systems in any food manufacturing, production or distribution environment.

Another important aspect of Nova's HACCP family is that the HACCP protocols generally require testing and monitoring for E. coli, Salmonella, Coliforms, and other potentially hazardous contaminants in food processing. NOVA is a certified microbiological testing laboratory. Our credentials include recognition from FDA, EPA, NSF, and State Departments of Health. Routinely dealing with food and water regulatory compliance issues enables NOVA to address all parts of the planning and operation process.

"The more you know the better you are" explains Nova's approach to employee training. The key to effective HACCP implementation, compliance, and adherence is training. Developing a training program around the HACCP plan organizes all of the HACCP information and reflects the essentials of critical control point maintenance.

Please contact Dr. Paul J. Pearce, Ph.D. about how NOVA can serve you.