In HACCP, which term describes activities other than monitoring that determine the validity of the HACCP plan and that the system is operating according to the plan?

• A. Verification
• B. Validation
• C. Calibration
• D. Monitoring

Answer: (A)

The core idea here is distinguishing how we check the plan after it’s in place versus how we initially prove it will work. Verification refers to the activities other than day-to-day monitoring that confirm the HACCP plan is valid and that the system is functioning as designed. These ongoing checks go beyond simply watching CCPs; they include reviewing records, conducting internal audits, confirming that monitoring procedures are being followed correctly, and ensuring that the plan remains suitable over time.

Validation, by contrast, is about establishing, before or during implementation, that the HACCP plan as designed will effectively control the identified hazards. Calibration focuses on ensuring measurement tools are accurate, and monitoring is the actual ongoing observation of CCPs to ensure they stay within limits. Because the question asks for those activities that confirm both validity of the plan and proper operation beyond routine monitoring, verification is the correct term.