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Chapter 1 - Introduction, Policies, Protocols, and Procedures

1.1 Introduction

1.2 Protocol for policy and regulation changes

1.3 Meat Inspection Act & Regulations, Manual of Procedures, Training Modules

• 1.3.1 Meat Inspection Act
• 1.3.2 Meat Inspection Regulations, 1990
• 1.3.3 Departmental consolidation copies
• 1.3.4 Manual of procedures
• 1.3.5 Training modules

1.4 Exemption of meat products under Paragraph 3(1)(i) of the Meat Inspection Regulations

1.5 Health status of persons working in registered establishments

• 1.5.1 Health surveillance
• 1.5.2 AIDS in food processing establishments

1.6 Registration and licensing protocol

• 1.6.1 Application for registration and licence
  • 1.6.1(1) Existing non registered facility
  • 1.6.1(2) Facility not yet constructed
• 1.6.2 Registration and licence
  • 1.6.2(1) Registration of an establishment
  • 1.6.2(2) Licence to operate a registered establishment
• 1.6.3 Modification to the status of an establishment/operator
• 1.6.4 Renewal of the licence to operate a registered establishment

1.7 Inspection protocol

• 1.7.1 Establishments to be reviewed by National Veterinary Supervisors for the United States Department of Agriculture (U.S.D.A.)
• 1.7.2 Establishments to be reviewed by FROs from countries other than the U.S.A.
• 1.7.3 List of establishments
• 1.7.4 Scheduling of reviews
• 1.7.5 Review of establishments
• • 1.7.5(1) Review by a FRO
  • 1.7.5(2) Review by a NVS on behalf of U.S.D.A.
• 1.7.6 Review of establishments jointly with U.S.D.A. officer(s)
• 1.7.7 Assessment of establishments by NVS's on behalf of U.S.D.A.
• 1.7.8 Assessment of an establishment by a FRO
• 1.7.9 Procedures to be followed when an establishment is rated "F" by an NVS
• 1.7.10 Regional personnel responsibility when an establishment is rated "B", "C" or "F" by an NVS
• 1.7.11 Re-instating a license to operate
• 1.7.12 Reports to be Issued Following an Inspection by a NVS or FRO
• 1.7.13 Inspection Protocol for regional review of registered establishments
• 1.7.14 In-Depth review

1.8 Audit Protocol

• 1.8.1 National audit protocol
  • 1.8.1(1) Audit preparation
  • 1.8.1(2) Audit execution
  • 1.8.1(3) Audit Report
  • 1.8.1(4) Evaluation of the delivery of the program by the region
  • 1.8.1(5) Follow-up of National audits
    • 1.8.1(5.1) Follow-up by the Program Chief
    • 1.8.1(5.2) Follow-up by the National auditor
  • 1.8.1(6) Audit Records

1.9 Cancellation of registration of an establishment; Cancellation or suspension of licence to operate a registered establishment

• 1.9.1 Cancellation of the registration of an establishment
  • 1.9.1(1) Establishment closure
  • 1.9.1(2) Non-operating status of a registered establishment
  • 1.9.1(3) Failure to meet minimum requirements
• 1.9.2 Suspension of licence to operate a registered establishment
• 1.9.3 Cancellation of licence to operate a registered establishment
• 1.9.4 Additional action

1.10 Responsibilities and duties of primary products inspectors and veterinarians in registered establishments

• 1.10.1 Primary products inspectors (PI's)
• 1.10.2 Veterinarians (VM's)

1.11 Efficient utilization of inspection personnel in registered establishments

• 1.11.1 Antemortem inspection
• 1.11.2 Postmortem inspection
• 1.11.3 Monitoring of preoperational sanitation
• 1.11.4 Inspection of processing operations
• 1.11.5 Inspection of Storages

1.12 Fees for Inspection

• 1.12.1 General Guidelines
• 1.12.2 Specific Work Situations
• 1.12.3 Staggering of inspection staff
• 1.12.4 Withdrawal of overtime inspection services and non-renewal of the licence of an operator for non-payment of fees for overtime

1.13 Policy in respect of inspection of processing operations in registered establishments

1.14 Priority considerations in providing inspection services in registered establishments

• 1.14.1 First priority - animals already slaughtered
• 1.14.2 Second priority - humane considerations
• 1.14.3 Third priority - export commitments
• 1.14.4 Fourth priority - emergency slaughter situations
• 1.14.5 Fifth priority - restricted regular operations

1.15 Procedural guidelines in respect of conflict between inspectors and operators or their employees

• 1.15.1 Refusal to carry out a legitimate request
• 1.15.2 Serious verbal abuse or threats
• 1.15.3 Physical abuse
• 1.15.4 Damage to government or personal property
• 1.15.5 Culpability
• 1.15.6 Provision of inspection services during an industrial dispute involving the employees working in a registered establishment

1.16 Product Recall Procedures

• 1.16.1 Introduction
• 1.16.2 Planning and Preparation
• 1.16.3 Notification
• 1.16.4 Necessary Information
• 1.16.5 Recall Strategy
• 1.16.6 Role of government agencies

1.17 Protocol for High Visibility Issues

Annex A (PDF) - REQUEST TO SET ASIDE A NUMBER

Annex B - NOTICE OF NEW INSPECTION SERVICES PROVIDED

Annex H - CORRECTIVE ACTION REQUEST

Annex I - FOLLOW-UP TRACKING SHEET FOR CORRECTIVE ACTION REQUESTS