If plumbing or other water storage and transport facilities in the food manufacturing plant or restaurant are substandard, water safety and quality can be seriously affected.
While HACCP is the investigation of hazards, the foundation and bulk of the food safety is represented by day-to-day employee activities that constitute GMPs and prerequisite programs.
Product safety and quality are highly dependent on sanitation, as improper sanitation will result in reduced shelf life and increased loss due to spoilage.