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

Answer

Sanitation and pest control programs are foundational PRPs that address basic hygienic conditions necessary for effective HACCP implementation.

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

Answer

GMPs provide the hygienic baseline conditions and operating practices that support HACCP by reducing the likelihood of introducing food safety 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

Answer

Incomplete records are a nonconformance that must be documented in the audit report so corrective action can be taken.

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

Answer

ISO 22000 combined with ISO/TS 22002-1 specifies requirements for PRPs in food manufacturing to support effective food safety management.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Prerequisite Program

Answer

Allergen control is typically managed as a prerequisite program addressing cross-contact prevention through cleaning, segregation, and labeling practices.

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CHA CHA Prerequisite Programs & Food Safety Management