In HACCP systems:
- Validation confirms that a control step, such as cooking, cooling, or metal detection, is capable of controlling the identified hazard. It answers: “Will this step work?”
- Verification confirms that the step is being performed correctly and consistently within required limits. It answers: "Are we doing it correctly every day?”
Examples of verification activities may include:
- Reviewing monitoring logs,
- Calibrating equipment, and
- Observing employees performing CCP tasks.
These verification activities ensure that CCPs continue to protect food safety.