HACCP works for small Montana meat processors!  Developing a HACCP plan is not just for compliance with federal and state laws, but also for the benefit of your overall operation.  A HACCP plan: provides for easy record keeping; offers you something to fall back on in the event of a discrepancy with a distributor, consumer or others; reacquaints you with your business, all of your products and procedures; provides a great tool for training new employees; and adds consistency to the inspection process.  You may already have existing controls, these can be incorporated into your plan.  Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) and Standard Sanitation Operating Procedures (SSOP's) are related to your HACCP plan.  Here are some examples of steps utilized by one Montana processor as part of their HACCP plan.