Codex General Principles of Food Hygiene (CXC 1-1969, Rev. 2022)
Section 13: Control of operation – Codex General Principles of Food Hygiene (CXC 1-1969, Rev. 2022)

Codex General Principles of Food Hygiene (CXC 1-1969, Rev. 2022) 13.2.1: 13.2.1 Time and temperature control

Because poor time and temperature control during cooking, cooling, processing and storage is among the commonest causes of operational failure, systems ensure temperature is controlled wherever it affects safety or suitability. They take account of the food's nature (water activity, pH, likely microbial load and types), the effect on microorganisms (time in the danger zone), intended shelf life, packaging and processing method, and intended use (further cooking or ready-to-eat), and set limits for acceptable variation in time and temperature. Temperature control systems that affect safety and suitability are validated and, where appropriate, monitored with records kept, and temperature monitoring and recording devices are checked and calibrated at regular intervals or when needed.

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US FDA Food Code 2026 · 8 controls

  • 3-401.11 3-401.11 Cooking raw animal foods
  • 3-401.12-15 3-401.12 to 3-401.15 Microwave, plant food, non-continuous cooking and manufacturer instructions
  • 3-403 3-403 Reheating
  • 3-501.10-13 3-501.10 to 3-501.13 Dehydrated food instructions, frozen food, slacking and thawing
  • 3-501.14-15 3-501.14 and 3-501.15 Cooling and cooling methods
  • 3-501.16 3-501.16 Hot and cold holding
  • 3-501.17-18 3-501.17 and 3-501.18 Date marking and disposition of ready-to-eat TCS food
  • 3-501.19 3-501.19 Time as a public health control

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