Which component addresses actions taken after a deviation to prevent recurrence?

• A. Hazard analysis
• B. Verification procedures
• C. Corrective action procedures
• D. Supply-chain program

Answer: (C)

When a deviation occurs, the actions taken to prevent recurrence fall under corrective action procedures. This is the part of a food safety system that focuses on identifying why the deviation happened (root cause analysis), choosing and implementing measures to eliminate the cause, and then verifying that those measures are effective in preventing a repeat. It also covers documentation, updating procedures, retraining staff, and monitoring to ensure the fix sticks.

Hazard analysis is proactive planning to identify potential hazards before they occur, not the post-deviation response. Verification procedures are about confirming that the controls and corrective actions work as intended after the fact, but they are a separate step from actually taking corrective actions to prevent recurrence. The supply-chain program deals with supplier-related controls and quality, not the internal actions triggered by a deviation.