Which FSMA component addresses control of hazards in raw materials and other ingredients before receipt?

• A. Hazard analysis
• B. Supply-chain program
• C. Verification procedures
• D. Recall plan

Answer: (B)

In FSMA, the part that addresses hazards in raw materials and other ingredients before they reach your facility is the supply-chain program. It focuses on preventing problems by requiring you to obtain information from suppliers about potential hazards and to verify that those suppliers have effective controls in place before the materials are received. This upstream approach means hazards are addressed before receipt, rather than only analyzing or managing them after materials arrive.

Hazard analysis looks at risks within your own processes to determine where preventive controls are needed, verification procedures confirm that those preventive controls are being properly implemented, and a recall plan deals with actions if a hazard is found after products are released. The supply-chain program specifically targets preventing hazards from entering your facility in the first place.