Which sequence correctly describes the first two preliminary steps?

Which sequence correctly describes the first two preliminary steps?

• A. Assemble the food safety team; Describe the product and its distribution
• B. Describe the product and its distribution; Assemble the food safety team
• C. Develop a flow diagram; Verify the flow diagram on-site
• D. Verify the flow diagram on-site; Develop a flow diagram

Answer: (A)

Forming the food safety team first is essential because you need a cross-functional group with the authority and knowledge to guide the plan. Once that team is in place, describing the product and its distribution sets the scope and provides the product-specific details that the team will rely on as they map the process. This order ensures the subsequent step—developing a flow diagram—accurately reflects the intended product and all relevant process and distribution steps, and later verification on-site can confirm the diagram matches reality. Describing the product before assembling the team or diagramming before a clear product/distribution description would risk incomplete input or a mis-scoped diagram.

Forming the food safety team first is essential because you need a cross-functional group with the authority and knowledge to guide the plan. Once that team is in place, describing the product and its distribution sets the scope and provides the product-specific details that the team will rely on as they map the process. This order ensures the subsequent step—developing a flow diagram—accurately reflects the intended product and all relevant process and distribution steps, and later verification on-site can confirm the diagram matches reality. Describing the product before assembling the team or diagramming before a clear product/distribution description would risk incomplete input or a mis-scoped diagram.