Unlocking F&B Growth: Why Now’s the Time to Use Government Grants for HACCP
- Jul 16, 2025
- 4 min read
Updated: Aug 11, 2025
If you are in the food industry, you’ll have certainly encountered HACCP. But what’s the fuss about? HACCP is a term that stands for Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points. It is a food safety programme that helps you prevent foodborne dangers. It matters now more than ever because customers demand safe food, and regulators watch closely.
With compliance getting easier thanks to grants, now’s a great time to care. Whether you're starting fresh or tightening your current process, a working HACCP system gives your business real power.
What is HACCP and Why F&B Businesses Should Care
HACCP is a food safety management system used across the food chain. It helps you spot problems before they happen. You identify food safety hazards, determine where they might occur (critical control points), and act fast. It is based on the Codex of General Principles of Food Hygiene, a global standard.
If you have a bakery, HACCP will assist you in detecting foreign objects or bacteria in your dough. It enhances food safety and quality by minimising threats of physical and microbiological risks. The result? Safer food and fewer worries.
Understanding the 7 Principles of HACCP (Made Simple)
Let’s make this easy. These are the seven principles of HACCP:
Conduct a Hazard Analysis - Look for risks like bacteria or broken glass in your process.
Identify Critical Control Points - Find steps where you can stop or reduce risks.
Establish Critical Limits - Set limits like temperature or time.
Monitor Critical Control Points - Check things often to stay on track.
Establish Corrective Actions - Have a plan when things go wrong.
Validate the HACCP Plan - Make sure your HACCP system works.
Keep Records & Verify Everything - Write everything down and review it.
Apply for HACCP, ISO 22000, or FSSC 22000 with Help from Government Grants
Good news: You can implement HACCP or upgrade to ISO 22000 or FSSC 22000 with help. Through the Enterprise Development Grant (EDG), eligible food businesses in Singapore get up to 50% support. You can use it to develop an HACCP plan, train, audit, system, and tool.
To apply, your company must operate in Singapore, have 30% local equity, and be financially sound. Grants help cover preventive food safety efforts, compliance with food safety regulations, and ISO 22000 food safety management upgrades. It’s a smart move to protect your food and your brand.
Other Government Grants You Can Use (Besides HACCP)
Besides EDG, there are other helpful grants your food business can tap into. These options support different parts of your operations
Productivity Solutions Grant (PSG)
PSG helps you pay for kitchen automation and digital tools like POS systems. It’s great if you want to speed up your food production and reduce human error. With better tech, you can support the implementation of a food safety management system by making your process more efficient and consistent. This grant is ideal for food businesses that want to modernise without spending a fortune upfront.
SkillsFuture Enterprise Credit (SFEC)
SFEC gives you extra credit when you use grants like PSG or EDG. Think of it as a bonus rebate. It helps you cover costs related to staff training or new systems that improve food safety. If you're working on your HACCP or food safety programme, SFEC can help offset the extra expenses. It supports your long-term investment in people and safer food operations.
Career Conversion Programme (CCP)
Hiring new staff or shifting current roles? CCP helps you train or reskill employees for new food production or safety tasks. This is useful if you're changing your operations to meet HACCP standards. You’ll have team members who understand how to manage hazards, handle food properly, and follow your food safety management system. It’s a people-first way to build a stronger food safety culture.
Energy Efficiency Grant (EEG)
EEG supports food businesses that want to switch to energy-saving equipment. This can be used with such items as chillers, ovens, and dishwashers. Reducing energy consumption not only saves you money but also enhances hygiene and safety through the employment of modern systems that satisfy the current standards. EEG complements your food safety goals while cutting your utility bill. It’s a smart move for clean, green, and safe kitchens.
How CMM Food Consultancy Can Help You Get HACCP Ready
At CMM Food Consultancy, we understand how tough things can get when you’re trying to achieve HACCP certification or move towards ISO 22000 or FSSC 22000. That’s why we make it simple. We help you develop a HACCP plan, train your team, and guide you through the grant process.
As Certified Management Consultants, we can apply for these food safety grants on your behalf. We handle the heavy lifting so you can focus on running your food supply chain smoothly. Let us help you ensure food safety—step by step.
Conclusion: Don’t Miss This Window for Safer, Smarter Growth
Now’s the time to take food safety seriously. You’ve got the tools, support, and funding to put your HACCP system in place. When you implement the HACCP system correctly, you protect your food, your customers, and your brand.
You validate the HACCP plan, create linear product flow and traffic, and commit to producing safe food every day. At CMM Food Consultancy, we’re here to guide you from start to finish. Don’t wait. Let’s make your food products safer and your business stronger—together.
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