If a critical limit is not met, the HACCP action to take is called?

• A. Corrective action
• B. Monitoring
• C. Verification
• D. Preventive action

Answer: (A)

When a critical limit is not met, corrective action is required. This means taking steps to fix the deviation, determine what caused it, and ensure the safety of any affected product while bringing the process back into control and preventing the issue from happening again. Typical actions include stopping production if needed, segregating or disposing of compromised product, adjusting equipment or process parameters to meet the limit, and documenting what happened and how it was resolved. Monitoring is the ongoing checking of critical limits to detect deviations; verification confirms the HACCP plan is functioning; preventive actions aim to stop issues before they occur. The focus here is on responding to the current deviation to protect safety and restore control.