HACCP is a food safety system that identifies potential hazards and critical control points during food production in order to eliminate or reduce risks. It examines the entire production process to determine where risks could make food dangerous and establishes control measures. Some key aspects of HACCP include identifying hazards, setting critical control points, establishing procedures to monitor and control risks, and maintaining documentation. HACCP helps ensure food safety by taking a preventative approach to quality assurance throughout the production cycle.