FOOD TECHNOLOGY

FOOD QUALITY AND SAFETY

FOOD SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the purpose of Prerequisite Programs (PRPs)?
A
safeguarding food safety from risks through systematic inspection at every step in food processing, from raw materials to the final consumer.
B
Report that there is a need for a food policy within the organization.
C
Ensuring occupational safety and health within the organization during activities.
D
Neither of these three statements is true.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A prerequisite program (PRP) in food safety is a system that provides the basic conditions to operate in a safe environment for the production of wholesome food. These programs can be treated as the foundation of every succeeding food safety plan.

Detailed explanation-2: -Prerequisite Programs (PRPs) Prerequisite programs are programs and practices put in place to address the role the production environment plays in producing safe food products.

Detailed explanation-3: -Prerequisite Program (PRP) Defined by ISO as the basic conditions and activities necessary to maintain a hygienic environment throughout the food chain which are suitable for the production, handling and provision of safe end products and safe food for human consumption.

Detailed explanation-4: -Most prerequisites are general in nature and their purpose is to ensure the general hygiene conditions of the food business. However, some prerequisites may be identified through the HACCP study as being critical to food safety to control a specific hazard.

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