Which is the sixth HACCP principle?

• A. Establish Recordkeeping and Documentation Procedures
• B. Conduct a Hazard Analysis
• C. Determine CCPs
• D. Establish Monitoring Procedures

Answer: (A)

The key idea here is understanding the order of HACCP principles and what each one covers. After you set up the plan, the sixth principle is about verification—activities that confirm the HACCP system is working as intended. Verification goes beyond day‑to‑day monitoring and asks, “Are we doing what we said we’d do, and is it actually controlling hazards?” This includes reviewing monitoring records, confirming that monitoring is being performed correctly, validating that the plan’s controls are effective, and ensuring corrective actions are appropriate. The task of keeping records and documentation is the seventh principle, which ensures there is a documented trail of what was done and when, providing traceability and evidence that the HACCP plan is implemented. Other options map to earlier steps: hazard analysis is the initial step to identify potential hazards; determining CCPs identifies where control is essential; establishing monitoring procedures defines how to track critical limits. So the sixth principle is verification procedures, not recordkeeping.