Which statement accurately describes the fifth step in the FSMA Preventative Controls approach?

• A. Review and Adjust
• B. Identify Hazard
• C. Understand Cause
• D. Implement Preventative Controls

Answer: (A)

The fifth step is about closing the loop and ensuring the preventive controls keep working over time. After hazards are identified, causes understood, and controls implemented, you review how those controls performed using monitoring and verification results, look for any deviations or changes in ingredients or processes, and incorporate new information. Based on that review, you adjust procedures, limits, or the plan itself to keep the program effective and up to date. The earlier steps focus on identifying hazards, understanding why they could occur, and putting controls in place, while the final step emphasizes ongoing improvement.