CHA CHA Corrective Actions & Record Keeping

Question 1

Under Codex Alimentarius HACCP Principle 5, what is the primary purpose of establishing corrective actions?

Accepted Answer

To determine the disposition of affected product and correct the cause of the deviation when a CCP is out of control

Answer

Corrective actions under HACCP Principle 5 must address both the disposition of affected product and the root cause of the deviation to prevent recurrence.

Question 2

A CCP for cooking temperature falls below its critical limit. Which corrective action sequence is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Segregate affected product, correct the process deviation, evaluate product safety, and document the action

Answer

The correct sequence is to segregate the affected product, fix the deviation, evaluate whether the product is safe, and document all actions taken.

Question 3

Who is primarily responsible for determining the disposition of product held due to a CCP deviation?

Accepted Answer

A qualified individual with authority and food safety knowledge, such as the HACCP team leader

Answer

Product disposition decisions must be made by a qualified individual with the food safety authority and knowledge to evaluate whether the affected product is safe.

Question 4

Which of the following is a required element of a corrective action record under a HACCP system?

Accepted Answer

Identification of the affected product, description of the deviation, corrective action taken, and name of responsible employee

Answer

A complete corrective action record must include affected product identification, deviation description, action taken, responsible person, and date to ensure traceability and accountability.

Question 5

If repeated corrective actions are required for the same CCP deviation, what additional step should the HACCP team take?

Accepted Answer

Conduct a root cause analysis and consider modifying the HACCP plan or process

Answer

Repeated deviations at the same CCP signal a systemic failure requiring root cause analysis and potential revision of the HACCP plan or underlying process.

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CHA CHA Corrective Actions & Record Keeping