What is a prerequisite program (PRP)?

A prerequisite program, or PRP, refers specifically to the procedures that create and maintain the fundamental conditions and activities required to ensure a hygienic environment for food production. These programs are essential in establishing a solid foundation for a food safety management system, such as HACCP.

PRPs encompass practices that ensure cleanliness and safe operational procedures in food handling, storage, and processing. This includes things like proper sanitation, pest control, and training staff on hygiene practices. These elements are critical in preventing foodborne illnesses and ensuring food safety, making them integral to the overall food safety system.

Other choices relate to different aspects of food safety or marketing but do not define what a PRP involves. For instance, food marketing policies, auditing supply chain integrity, and consumer education strategies, while they may play roles in broader food safety or business strategies, do not specifically describe the prerequisite conditions necessary for maintaining hygiene during food production processes.