CHA CHA Prerequisite Programs & Food Safety Management

Question 1

Which of the following is considered a Prerequisite Program (PRP) that must be in place before a HACCP plan can be effectively implemented?

Accepted Answer

Sanitation and pest control programs

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Critical Control Point monitoring logs

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Corrective action records

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HACCP team training certificates

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of a Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) program in relation to HACCP?

Accepted Answer

To provide the hygienic foundation upon which HACCP is built

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To replace the HACCP plan entirely

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To document corrective actions at CCPs

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To establish critical limits for biological hazards

Question 3

An auditor reviewing prerequisite programs finds that employee hygiene records are incomplete. What is the most appropriate auditor action?

Accepted Answer

Document it as a nonconformance in the audit report

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Ignore it since PRPs are not part of the HACCP plan

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Immediately shut down the facility

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Rewrite the HACCP plan on-site

Question 4

Which international standard provides guidance on prerequisite programs for food safety in the food manufacturing sector?

Accepted Answer

ISO 22000 / ISO/TS 22002-1

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ISO 9001

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ISO 14001

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ISO 31000

Question 5

Allergen control is best categorized as which type of food safety program?

Accepted Answer

Prerequisite Program

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Critical Control Point

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Corrective Action Plan

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Verification Activity

Question 6

A facility uses potable water for both food contact surfaces and ingredient use. Under which prerequisite program category does water quality management fall?

Accepted Answer

Water safety and supply control

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Pest control

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Waste disposal

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Personnel training