Which HACCP principle will include a summary of your hazard analysis, your written HACCP plan, support documentation, and records generated during plant operation?

• A. Conduct a hazard analysis
• B. Establish record keeping and documentation procedures
• C. Verify that the HACCP plan is being followed
• D. Establish critical limits

Answer: (B)

Record keeping and documentation procedures focus on the formal paperwork that shows what you analyzed, what you put in your HACCP plan, and what actually happened during operation. This principle includes a summary of the hazard analysis, the written HACCP plan itself, supporting documents (like flow diagrams, product descriptions, and prerequisite programs), and all records generated in the plant (monitoring logs, calibration records, corrective actions, verification activities). Keeping and organizing these records creates a traceable trail that demonstrates compliance, supports review and audits, and provides the evidence needed to verify that the HACCP plan is being followed. While other principles address identifying hazards, establishing critical limits, or verifying compliance, this one centers on ensuring there is a complete, accessible documentary basis for everything in the HACCP system.