Which enforcement action is used to require a firm to implement a corrective action plan and verify completion?

• A. Administrative Detention.
• B. Corrective Action Directive (CAD).
• C. Suspension Of Inspection Service.
• D. Recall.

Answer: (B)

The enforcement action that requires a firm to implement a corrective action plan and verify completion is the Corrective Action Directive. This formal directive compels the plant to develop and carry out a corrective action plan addressing the identified noncompliances and to allow the agency to verify that those actions have been completed. It sets clear expectations, timelines, and follow-up inspections to ensure the issues are resolved and not simply documented.

Other actions serve different purposes: Administrative Detention holds products suspected of being adulterated or unsafe to prevent distribution but does not mandate a plant-wide corrective plan with verification. Suspension of Inspection Service cuts back regulatory oversight rather than directing a specific corrective program and verification. Recall removes product from the market due to safety concerns, focusing on the product rather than requiring the plant to implement and verify a corrective action plan.