Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) –
Questions And Answers
Definition Right Ans - systematic approach to the ID, eval and control of
food safety hazards
HACCP plan Right Ans - the written document that delineates the
procedures to be followed
HACCP system/program Right Ans - the result of implementing the HACCP
plan
What is HACCP based on Right Ans - common sense application of technical
and scientific principles to the production process from farm to fork
What does HACCP focus on Right Ans - HAZARDS (not quality)
What is HACCP based on, rather than Right Ans - PREVENTION (not
inspection)
7 steps of HACCP Right Ans - 1. conduct analysis
2. CCPs
3. Critical Limits
4. Monitoring procedures
5. corrective action
6. verification procedures
7. establish record keeping and documentation
Definition of hazard analysis Right Ans - develop a list of biological,
chemical, physical hazards that are reasonably likely to occur or cause injury
or illness if not controlled
Considerations of hazard analysis Right Ans - raw materials, processing,
storage, distribution, final prep
What is the key to preparing an effective HACCP plan Right Ans - a
thorough hazard analysis
, Purpose of hazard analysis Right Ans - ID hazards and control measures
ID modifications to ensure safety
provide basis for CCPs
2 stages of hazard analysis Right Ans - hazard ID
hazard eval
Hazard ID Right Ans - review ingredients, activities, equipment, final
product, storage, distribution, use
brain storming to ID hazards
epidemiological evidence, risk assessments
Hazard eval Right Ans - decide what hazards must be included in the
HACCP plan based on severity, likelihood of occurrence
Severity Right Ans - type of illness, duration, exposure, complications
Likelihood of occurrence Right Ans - epidemiological data, literature,
impact of food prep, transportation, storage, target pop
What will differ on severity and likelihood of occurrence Right Ans -
opinions
What should you maintain during hazard analysis Right Ans - written
record of discussion
Cautions during hazard analysis Right Ans - potentially different hazards
for same product based on facilities or processes
Outcome for hazard analysis Right Ans - 5 column table
production steps
potential hazards
justification
hazard addressed?
control measure
Definition of determine CCPs Right Ans - a step a which control can be
applied and is essential to either prevent/eliminate the hazard to reduce the
hazard to an acceptable level
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