### Question
How is the term critical control point defined?


### Answer
The term **critical control point** is defined in *21 U.S.C. § 350g* as the following:

> 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**

