### Question
What is the definition of critical control point?


### Answer
The definition of **critical control point** is as follows in *21 U.S.C. § 350g*:

> a point, step, or procedure in a food process at which control can be applied and is essential to prevent or eliminate a food safety hazard or reduce such hazard to an acceptable level

#### Citation:
  - *21 U.S.C. § 350g*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 9-FEDERAL FOOD, DRUG, AND COSMETIC ACT > SUBCHAPTER IV-FOOD**

