Which statement best describes the purpose of Hazard Analysis?

• A. To identify hazards that are RLTO and identify preventative measures to control those hazards
• B. To maximize production speed
• C. To reduce labor costs
• D. To document marketing strategies

Answer: (A)

Hazard analysis in HACCP is about spotting potential hazards that could realistically occur at each step of the process and deciding what preventive controls are needed to prevent, eliminate, or reduce those hazards to safe levels. It focuses on hazards that are reasonably likely to occur (RLTO) and then defines measures to control them at appropriate points in the production flow. That’s why the statement describing identifying RLTO hazards and establishing preventive controls is the best fit. The other ideas—speeding up production, cutting labor costs, or documenting marketing strategies—don’t address identifying safety hazards or preventing them in the food process.