Economically motivated hazards - preventative control is described as which of the following?

• A. Supply chain program
• B. HACCP plan
• C. Employee training
• D. Inventory control

Answer: (A)

Economically motivated hazards are risks that come from adulteration driven by financial incentives, and the way to prevent them is through controlling inputs from suppliers. A supply-chain program addresses this by requiring you to identify approved suppliers, obtain and verify information about their preventive controls, and perform ongoing supplier verification. Since the hazard originates outside your facility, relying on your own internal steps (like a HACCP plan) or general practices (like employee training or inventory control) won’t specifically mitigate EMA risks. The supply-chain program directly ensures that raw materials and ingredients entering your operation come from sources with effective controls, reducing the chance that economically motivated adulteration enters your product.