In HACCP, which activity involves setting objective boundaries for each CCP?

• A. To schedule staff shifts
• B. To set objective boundaries for each CCP
• C. To verify the system
• D. To determine packaging materials

Answer: (B)

In HACCP, the key activity is defining critical limits for each CCP, which are objective boundaries that separate safe operation from potentially unsafe conditions. These limits are specific, measurable criteria (such as a temperature range, time, pH, or moisture level) that, when monitored, tell you whether the process is effectively controlling a hazard. Establishing these boundaries enables timely corrective actions if monitoring shows a deviation, ensuring the hazard stays under control. The other tasks described—scheduling staff, verifying the system, or choosing packaging materials—aren’t about setting per-CCP limits; they serve different purposes in operations, validation, or product design. So, setting objective boundaries for each CCP best captures the concept of establishing critical limits.