Which of the following lists the three elements to establishing corrective actions in HACCP?

• A. Determine and correct the cause; Determine the disposition of non-compliant product; Record the corrective actions taken
• B. Verify the HACCP plan is functioning as designed
• C. Conduct a hazard analysis
• D. Review supplier verification activities

Answer: (A)

The essential idea here is what to do when a deviation occurs in a HACCP system to prevent recurrence and protect product safety. First, you must identify and correct the cause of the deviation. This root-cause action stops the same problem from happening again, rather than just addressing the symptom. Second, you determine the disposition of any non-conforming product, deciding whether to hold, rework, re-inspect, quarantine, or discard it so that nothing that doesn’t meet standards leaves the facility. Third, you record the corrective actions taken. Documentation ensures there is a traceable record of what was found, what was done, and why, which supports verification, audits, and continual improvement.

Choices that focus on verifying the HACCP plan, performing hazard analysis, or reviewing supplier verification relate to overall verification, analysis, and supplier programs rather than the specific corrective-action steps themselves.