During the HAV task, IPP are to review and verify which of the following?

• A. Support for decisions made during the hazard analysis process
• B. QA staff performing hourly or daily monitoring activities
• C. Calibration of thermometers and other process monitoring instruments
• D. Establishment is performing pre-shipment review before product enters commerce

Answer: (A)

During Hazard Analysis Verification, IPP focus on ensuring that the decisions made in the hazard analysis are supported by evidence and sound reasoning. The key idea is that every hazard the establishment identifies, every risk assessment, and every control measure chosen must be justified with documentation, data, and a clear rationale that ties back to the hazard analysis process. This verification keeps the hazard analysis transparent, traceable, and aligned with regulatory expectations.

That’s why the best answer is the one that emphasizes reviewing and verifying support for hazard analysis decisions. Other activities—calibration of thermometers and monitoring instruments, QA staff daily monitoring, or conducting a pre-shipment review—are important parts of the broader system, but they are not the specific focus of the hazard analysis verification task. Calibration and monitoring relate to measurement accuracy and process verification, while pre-shipment review is about product release, not the justification of hazard analysis decisions.