Which records should be kept for food defense?

• A. Reports of food defense activities
• B. Inventory lists
• C. Customer complaints
• D. Supplier invoices

Answer: (A)

Keeping records of food defense activities shows that the program is active and being managed. These records capture what security measures are in place, when staff were trained or drills conducted, monitoring results, any incidents and the corrective actions taken, and updates to the plan. This documentation provides evidence during audits and helps verify that controls like access restrictions, screening, surveillance reviews, and response procedures are functioning as intended. Other records such as inventory lists, customer complaints, or supplier invoices may relate to overall operations, but they don’t specifically document the execution and effectiveness of the food defense program.