What is the role of corrective actions in a HACCP plan?

Corrective actions play a crucial role in a Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) plan by providing a systematic response when there are deviations from the established critical limits. Critical limits are the safety thresholds set for various processing points that ensure food safety, such as time, temperature, and pH levels.

When a critical limit is not met, corrective actions are implemented to address the situation effectively. This may involve re-evaluating the process, taking immediate steps to bring the process back within control, and ensuring that unsafe food products are not processed or distributed. The primary objective of corrective actions is to identify why a deviation occurred, rectify it, and prevent future occurrences, thereby maintaining the integrity and safety of the food product.

The other choices relate to various aspects of food safety management but do not directly contribute to the capacity of a HACCP plan to maintain food safety through immediate and effective responses to critical limit deviations.