What Is Preventive Control

Preventive controls are steps that you, a domestic or foreign food facility, must take to reduce or eliminate food safety hazards. The rule on Preventive Controls for Human Food is mandated by the 2011 FDA Food Safety Modernization Act.

What is mean by preventive control?

Preventive controls are used to keep a loss or an error from occurring. Examples of preventive controls are segregated duties and the physical protection of assets. These controls are typically integrated into a process, so that they are applied on a continual basis.

What is an example of preventive control in the workplace?

Preventive and Detective Controls. They are proactive controls that help to prevent a loss. Examples of preventive controls are separation of duties, proper authorization, adequate documentation, and physical control over assets.

James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.

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