W. Va. Code R. § 61-23A-6

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024

Section 61-23A-6 - Corrective Actions

6.1. Whenever a deviation from a critical limit occurs, a processor shall take corrective action either by:

6.1.a. Following a corrective action plan that is appropriate for the particular deviation, or

6.1.b. Following the procedures set forth in subsection 6.3 of this section.

6.2. A processor may develop written corrective action plans, which become part of the processor' HACCP plan in accordance with section 5.7 of this rule, by which the processor predetermines the corrective actions that the processor will take whenever there is a deviation from a critical limit. A corrective action plan that is appropriate for a particular deviation is one that describes the steps to be taken and assigns responsibility for taking those steps, to ensure that:

6.2.a. No product enters commerce that is either injurious to health or is otherwise adulterated as a result of the deviation; and

6.2.b. The cause of the deviation is corrected.

6.3. When a deviation from a critical limit occurs and the processor does not have a corrective action plan that is appropriate for that deviation, the processor shall:

6.3.a. Segregate and hold the affected product, at least until the requirements of subdivisions 6.3.b. and 6.3.c. of this section are met;

6.3.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 have adequate training or experience to perform the review;

6.3.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;

6.3.d. Take corrective action, when necessary, to correct the cause of the deviation; and

6.3.e. Perform or obtain timely reassessment by an individual or individuals who have been trained in accordance with section 9 of this rule., to determine whether the HACCP plan needs to be modified to reduce the risk of recurrence of the deviation, and modify the HACCP plan as necessary.

6.4. The processor shall fully document all corrective actions taken in accordance with this section in records that are subject to verification in accordance with paragraph 7.1.c.2. of this rule and the recordkeeping requirements of section 8 of this rule.

W. Va. Code R. § 61-23A-6