Section 25-B2502. HACCP PLAN - CORRECTIVE ACTIONS

 

2502.1Whenever a deviation from a critical limit occurs, a dealer shall take orrective action either by:

 

(a)Following a corrective action plan that is appropriate for the particular deviation; or

 

(b)Following the procedures in section 2502.2.

 

2502.2When a deviation from a critical limit occurs and the dealer does not have a orrective action plan that is appropriate for that deviation, the dealer shall:

 

(a)Segregate and hold the affected product, at least until the requirements of paragraphs (b) and (c) of this subsection are met;

 

(b)Perform or obtain a review to determine the acceptability of the affected product for distribution. The review shall be performed by an individual or individuals who are qualified through training or experience, in accordance with section 2505, to perform such a review;

 

(c)Take corrective action, when necessary, with respect to the affected product to ensure that no product enters commerce that is either injurious to health or is otherwise adulterated as a result of the deviation;

 

(d)Take corrective action, when necessary, to correct the cause of the deviation; and

 

(e)Perform or obtain a timely reassessment of the HACCP Plan by an individual or individuals qualified in accordance with section 2505 to determine whether the HACCP Plan requires modification to reduce the risk of a recurrence of the deviation, and modify the HACCP Plan as necessary.

 

2502.3All corrective actions taken in accordance with this section shall be fully documented in records that are subject to verification in accordance with section 2503 and the record keeping requirements of section 2504.

 

source

Final Rulemaking published at 56 DCR 5245 (July 3, 2009).