GAP Traceability & Record Keeping Flashcards
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What does a GAP worker training record typically need to document?
Answer: Training topic, date, trainer name, and names of attendees
Training records must show that workers received specific food-safety instruction and identify who delivered it and when.
Which type of record is used to document that sanitary facilities on a GAP farm were checked and serviced?
Answer: Sanitation inspection and restocking log
Sanitation inspection logs confirm that toilet facilities, hand-washing stations, and supplies were monitored and maintained regularly.
A GAP auditor requests records showing how a farm responded to a previous food-safety deviation. Which document best satisfies this request?
Answer: Corrective action record describing the problem, root cause, and steps taken to prevent recurrence
Corrective action records document the farm's response to deviations and demonstrate continuous improvement, which is a core GAP audit requirement.
Which of the following best describes a 'one-up, one-down' traceability model used in GAP supply chains?
Answer: The ability to identify the immediate supplier and immediate customer for any given lot
One-up, one-down traceability requires each business to know where a lot came from and where it was sent, enabling chain-wide trace-back.
Under GAP standards, which scenario would require the farm to complete an adverse weather event record?
Answer: A flood or contamination event affecting fields where produce is growing
Adverse weather events such as floods that may introduce pathogens require documentation to assess food-safety risk and support trace-back if needed.
Which practice ensures that hand-written GAP field records remain legible and legally defensible over time?
Answer: Using waterproof ink, correcting errors with a single strikethrough and initials, and storing in a dry location
Waterproof ink, single-line corrections with initials, and proper storage ensure records are permanent, unaltered, and verifiable during audits.