Which option best lists the five-step general approach to Preventative Controls (from FSMA)?

• A. Identify Hazard; Understand Cause; Implement Preventative Controls; Monitor Effectiveness; Review and Adjust
• B. Identify Hazard; Understand Cause; Implement Preventative Controls; Monitor Compliance; Review
• C. Hazard Identification; Cause Analysis; Implement Controls; Monitor; Verify
• D. Identify Hazard; Assess Risk; Design Preventative Controls; Monitor Effectiveness; Review and Adjust

Answer: (A)

The five-step approach to Preventive Controls focuses on a clear, ongoing process: first identify hazards that could contaminate the food or cause illness; then understand their root causes so you know exactly where controls are needed. Next, implement preventive controls designed to stop those hazards from occurring or to mitigate their impact. After that, monitor the controls to verify they are functioning effectively during actual operation. Finally, review and adjust the program based on monitoring results and any new information, ensuring continuous improvement over time. This sequence aligns with FSMA’s emphasis on hazard analysis, preventive controls, ongoing monitoring of effectiveness, and periodic review. Other options mix terms like compliance monitoring or verification or use different phrasing for risk assessment, which don’t fit the standard five-step flow.