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Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) implementation represents the crucial element required for a country’s competitiveness. Deducing from existing literature, it is undeniable that HACCP implementation will open new avenues to product quality, consumer protection, export opportunities and profit maximization. Despite scientific support of its principles for food safety, successful HACCP implementation has been limited among Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), particularly in Malaysia. Hence,this article addresses the issue of HACCP implementation among Malaysian SMEs with some highlight on the associated challenges. The challenges include insufficient technical resources, time, financial capability, knowledge and training. Lack of interest in the long term benefits of HACCP is also discussed. The paper reveals a summary of the challenges and benefits that Malaysian SMEs experience through successful HACCP implementation. Based on the comprehensive review of existing litera-ture, a suitable methodology for an empirical study in context of Malaysian SMEs is proposed. This study is expected to identify benefit and challenges for Malaysian SMEs to implement HACCP. As for recommendations, it is suggested that government agencies along with developmental organizations and other stakeholders should publish clear and detailed HACCP guidelines in Malaysia for its effective application.
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To Cite this Article: Razak, A. R. A., & Daud, N. M. (2020). Is the Plate too Big for Malaysian SMEs to Implement HACCP? International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, 10(5), 1001–1007.
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