Which of the following are examples of prerequisite programs for a HACCP plan?

• A. Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
• B. Temperature control programs
• C. Sanitation SOPs
• D. All of the above

Answer: (D)

Prerequisite programs are the foundational controls that create a safe operating environment for HACCP. They establish the conditions under which HACCP can be effective by addressing general, ongoing practices that prevent contamination and unsafe conditions. Good Manufacturing Practices set the overall standards for hygiene, facility and equipment maintenance, and personnel practices, forming the baseline for safe production. Sanitation SOPs define how cleaning and sanitizing are carried out to keep surfaces and equipment free of residues and microbes. Temperature control programs ensure foods are stored, cooled, and held at safe temperatures, with monitoring, calibration, and corrective actions to prevent microbial growth. Each of these elements supports reliable hazard prevention and control, so combined they represent the prerequisite programs for a HACCP plan.