A statement that a HACCP reassessment is required whenever a new hazard is identified that was not addressed is:

A statement that a HACCP reassessment is required whenever a new hazard is identified that was not addressed is:

• A. True
• B. False
• C. Not applicable
• D. Only for known hazards

Answer: (A)

In HACCP, the plan must be updated whenever new information shows a hazard that wasn’t previously addressed. Discovering a new hazard triggers a re-evaluation of the hazard analysis and the entire HACCP plan to determine if current controls are adequate or if new controls, CCPs, or changes to critical limits, monitoring, verification, or corrective actions are needed. This keeps the system protective of safety as processes change or new risks appear. So, the statement is true: a reassessment is required whenever a new hazard is identified that was not addressed. The other options don’t fit because they would imply no reassessment is needed, or only older or known hazards would require changes, which ignores the need to adapt the plan to new risks.

In HACCP, the plan must be updated whenever new information shows a hazard that wasn’t previously addressed. Discovering a new hazard triggers a re-evaluation of the hazard analysis and the entire HACCP plan to determine if current controls are adequate or if new controls, CCPs, or changes to critical limits, monitoring, verification, or corrective actions are needed. This keeps the system protective of safety as processes change or new risks appear.

So, the statement is true: a reassessment is required whenever a new hazard is identified that was not addressed.

The other options don’t fit because they would imply no reassessment is needed, or only older or known hazards would require changes, which ignores the need to adapt the plan to new risks.