Certified HACCP Auditor Practice Exam

Which items are typically under the control of a HACCP system?

1. Product advertisement and sales

2. Procurement and transportation

3. Employee recreational activities

4. External supplier negotiations

The correct answer is: Procurement and transportation

The HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point) system is primarily focused on ensuring food safety through the control of critical points in the production and processing of food items. The correct response highlights aspects that are directly linked to the safety and quality of food products. Procurement and transportation play a vital role in maintaining food safety standards. This involves monitoring the sourcing of raw materials, ensuring they meet safety specifications, and managing their transport conditions to prevent contamination or degradation. These processes are integral to HACCP’s emphasis on identifying potential hazards and implementing measures to control them at their origin and throughout the supply chain. Good procurement practices ensure that only safe, high-quality ingredients are obtained, while effective transportation controls help maintain the integrity of the food product until it reaches the consumer. In contrast, product advertisement and sales, employee recreational activities, and external supplier negotiations do not directly impact food safety and are therefore not typically under the direct oversight of a HACCP system. These areas, while important for overall business operations, do not influence the critical aspects of food production that HACCP is designed to safeguard.