If the hazard is determined not reasonably likely to occur, what must the establishment provide?

• A. Justification for this decision
• B. A risk assessment update
• C. A corrective action plan
• D. A supplier certificate

Answer: (A)

Assessing hazards requires documenting why you think a risk is not likely to occur. If, after evaluation, a hazard is deemed not reasonably likely, you still need a written justification that explains the reasoning and the evidence behind that decision. This justification should reference the basis for ruling it out—such as product characteristics, effective process controls, historical data showing no incidents, and the criteria used to judge probability and severity. Having this rationale in writing makes the hazard analysis transparent for audits and regulatory review and supports future reassessment if conditions change. The other options don’t fit because updating the risk assessment is only needed if new information changes the likelihood, a corrective action plan addresses hazards that are considered significant, and a supplier certificate doesn’t speak to the establishment’s own hazard likelihood.