Which of the following is a form of documentation required by the SPS regulations?

• A. Certification of a supply of running, potable water
• B. A written pest management program with associated records
• C. Laboratory results of microbial sampling of product and food contact surfaces
• D. Records of daily SPS checks performed by establishment management

Answer: (A)

The main idea here is that SPS regulations require documentation that proves the basic sanitary conditions of the facility, starting with the water used in processing. Having certification that the water supply is running potable water provides verifiable evidence that the water meets safety standards and can be traced back to the supplier. This kind of documentation is a concrete, regulator-facing record that the water used in cleaning, cooking, or contact with products is safe.

The other options describe important hygiene and monitoring activities, but they aren’t the specific type of documentation SPS regulations mandate in the same standing as potable water certification. Pest management programs, microbial test results, and daily checks are all valuable parts of a broader food-safety system, yet the most clearly required documentation among these is the certification confirming that the water supply is safe to use.