What is the term for actions taken to return a process to control and to handle products affected by a deviation at a CCP?

• A. Corrective Actions
• B. Preventive Measures
• C. Validation
• D. Verification

Answer: (A)

Corrective actions are the steps taken to bring a process back under control after a deviation at a CCP and to properly handle products affected by that deviation. This includes immediately containing the affected product, deciding on its disposition (for example, rework if safe, redirection, or disposal), and investigating the deviation to determine root cause and prevent recurrence. Documentation of these actions feeds back into the HACCP plan, prompting adjustments to monitoring, procedures, or even critical limits to restore and sustain control.

Preventive measures are actions designed to prevent deviations before they occur, rather than after. Validation establishes that the HACCP plan can effectively control hazards under anticipated conditions, typically before production, while verification involves ongoing checks to confirm the plan is being implemented correctly and continues to work as intended.