Are the sterilization (sanitization) procedures for utensils and implements applicable only when handling raw meat?
No. These procedures are to be used in handling any meat/poultry product eligible for export to the EU. 15. Will the “washing” of meat dropped on the floor be permitted? FSIS regulations will apply in this situation. 16. Previously, we could not pack offal products in same room as other products being packed. Is this an acceptable practice now? Yes. However, edible and inedible product cannot be packed in the same room. Also, packed product may not be stored in coolers with exposed product. III. EMPLOYEE MEDICAL CERTIFICATION 1. What kinds of medical records must be available to the auditors? The medical certification statements must be available. The actual medical examination records are not required to be available. 2. How does the reviewer know that a physician’s assistant or a registered nurse is under the supervision of medical doctor? The establishment must be able to demonstrate this. 3. What needs to be included in the medical examination? These requirements are left to the di
