When applicable, you should verify a supply chain applied control by another entity.

When applicable, you should verify a supply chain applied control by another entity.

• A. When applicable
• B. Always
• C. Never
• D. Only for domestic suppliers

Answer: (A)

When a control is applied by someone else in your supply chain, you still need assurance that it’s actually functioning as intended. Verification of supply chain applied controls is about confirming that the control, as implemented by the supplier or another entity, is in place and effective, and that you have objective evidence of its performance. You don’t verify by another entity in every situation, only when it’s appropriate for the arrangement and the level of risk involved. If a supplier’s own verification activities are applicable and thorough, you may rely on them and review the results to ensure they’re current and adequate. In other cases, you’d perform your own verification or require a third-party verification to meet your program’s needs. The important point is to match the verification approach to how the control is applied in the chain and to maintain documented evidence of who verified what, when, and with what results. This ensures that hazard controls that originate outside your operation still receive the necessary validation and ongoing oversight.

When a control is applied by someone else in your supply chain, you still need assurance that it’s actually functioning as intended. Verification of supply chain applied controls is about confirming that the control, as implemented by the supplier or another entity, is in place and effective, and that you have objective evidence of its performance. You don’t verify by another entity in every situation, only when it’s appropriate for the arrangement and the level of risk involved. If a supplier’s own verification activities are applicable and thorough, you may rely on them and review the results to ensure they’re current and adequate. In other cases, you’d perform your own verification or require a third-party verification to meet your program’s needs. The important point is to match the verification approach to how the control is applied in the chain and to maintain documented evidence of who verified what, when, and with what results. This ensures that hazard controls that originate outside your operation still receive the necessary validation and ongoing oversight.