Based on the experience of applying the hygiene regulations, in november 2009 the member states called for new rules to modernise meat inspection in eu slaughterhouses and instructed the european commission to develop a riskbased approach for considering specific hazards or production systems. Riskbased food inspection manual food and agriculture. It was decided to write a manual containing a minimum norm of required knowledge for all persons involved with meat hygiene in abattoirs as well as doing meat inspection. Vic the canadian food inspection agency veterinarian in charge of a federally. Facilities inspection manual canadian food inspection agency. Meat hygiene manual of proceduresmeat hygiene manual of. Processing of beef products eligible for export to japan. Update to meat hygiene directives cscb national office. Hpfs9047 processing guidelines for ready to eat meat. It is mandatory for all operators of canadian food inspection agency cfia inspected facilities in canada engaged in equine slaughter for edible purposes to have complete identity and medical records for all animals domestic and imported presented for slaughter. Food safety enhancement program prerequisite programs. The canadian food inspection agency cfia verifies that meat and poultry products leaving federallyinspected establishments or being imported into canada are safe and wholesome. Meat inspection regulations, 1990 1 kb pdf full document.
To prevent contamination of food by foodservice employees. This chapter covers ante and postmortem examination and inspection procedures, disposition of animals, carcasses and their parts, and controls and monitoring in slaughter establishments for red meat species including ostriches, rheas and emus. Objectives of the canadian food inspection agency cfia meat. Procedure manual haccp based standard operating procedures revised. Archived meat hygiene directives for 2018 this page has been archived. Meat hygiene manual of procedures lists the list of. Mhd 201252 chapter 4 annex c 20109 the pdf version of directives should be used for maintaining print copies of the meat hygiene manual of procedures. It determines the ability of microorganisms to grow.
Cfia inspection facilities procedures meat and meat products. The operator can refer to annex t of the unitedstates section of chapter 11 of the meat hygiene manual of procedures for an acceptable sampling methodology. An opening meeting was held on 10 september 2018 with the cfia. Instructions for completinig official meat inspection. See chapter 18 and 14 of the manual of procedures for other applicable cfia procedures. Canadian food inspection agency cfia document type. Antemortem archived chapter 17 ante and postmortem. Whenever appropriate the hazard analysis critical control point. Some examples include beef jerky, pepperoni, salami and smoked deli meats.
Chapter 10 of the meat hygiene manual of procedures available at. The following meat hygiene directives are now available in html and pdf versions on the canadian food inspection agencys website mhd 2019 chapter 11 section 11. Cfia update to meat hygiene directives may 16, 2012. Introducing annex e swine information document sid. Safe food for canadians regulations 881 kb pdf full document. Furthermore, cargill establishments have in place written supporting programs encompassing. Standard operating procedures restaurants food safety. The reader should note that, for a complete source of detailed documentation, this manual should be consulted in conjunction with the appropriate legislation, manuals. The book shall also serve as a training manual for trainees in meat inspection, a field in which fao has organized theoretical and practical training courses for many years. I want to thank the cscb for all the support and knowledge over the years.
Safe food for canadians regulations 1622 kb regulations are. For example, about 30 per cent to 50 per cent of adults carry pathogenic bacteria in their noses. Canadian food inspection agency may 16, 2005 standards for the slaughter of cattle and processing of beef products eligible for export to japan this program will be a part of the export requirements of beef and beef offal for japan as stipulated in section 11. Since the department is the custodian of the meat safety act act 40 of 2000 it is fitting that the department set the standards required for meat inspection personnel. Meat hygiene manual of procedures canadian food inspection. Cfia update to meat hygiene directives january 9, 20. Please note this manual is based on annex r of cha pter 11 of the meat hygiene manual of procedures mop export to the eu and cannot be modified except with eu approval when the modification is more permissive than the information. More information on the food and drug act and regulations and the cfias guide to food labelling and advertising can be found through the cfia website at spection. The first part, concepts and approaches of modern food inspection, describes the concepts, approaches and frameworks of the modern food inspection process. Canadian food inspection agency 20118 standards for. Postmortem inspection procedures cfias responsibilities.
The pdf version of directives should be used for maintaining print copies of the meat hygiene manual of procedures. Meat and poultry products canadian food inspection agency. Archived chapter 1 introduction to the meat programs food. To ensure that meat from animals is free from disease, wholesome and of no risk to human health. This manual on meat inspection for developing countries has been prepared by an experienced meat inspection specialist as the main author in cooperation with meat inspection experts from the four regions asia and pacific, africa, latin america and the near east. Proper hygiene greatly reduces the potential for food contamination. Attestation for food imported with an insignificant quantity of meat. Information condensed from cfia, meat hygiene manual of procedures, chapter 4, meat processing controls and procedures high risk processed meats ver. The following meat hygiene directives are now available in html and pdf versions on the canadian food inspection agency website. Codex alimentarius sampling plans for prepackaged foods aql 6. Meat hygiene manual of proceduresmeat hygiene manual of procedures this electronic version of the meat hygiene manual of procedures was prepared as a reference document for inspectors of the canadian food inspection agency cfia and all other stakeholders in the canadian meat hygiene program.
Canadian food inspection agency meat hygiene manual of. Objectives this manual has been developed to provide you with the knowledge you need to help keep food. Food safety enhancement program prerequisite programs generic model the prerequisite program generic model was developed by the canadian food inspection agency cfia for establishments to use as a template when developing prerequisite programs defined in the food safety enhancement program fsep manual, section 3. Canadian food inspection agency cfia distributed by the canadian society of customs brokers cscb. Cfia update to meat hygiene directives april 8, 20. Read online read online meat hygiene manual of procedures lists the list of establishments mop chapter 11. Cfia update to meat hygiene directives march 5, 20.
Cca, the canadian food inspection agency cfia, representatives of the regional cfia offices, and by officials of the provincial authorities. Rsop1 employee health and personal hygiene doc rsop1a certified food protection manager doc rsop2 handwashing doc rsop3 glove and utensil usage doc rsop4 tasting method doc rsop5 employees eating drinking workplace doc rsop6 break meals doc rsop7 contact with blood and bodily liquids doc. It contributes to the uniformity of interpretation and consistency in the application of. The food safety of these products is particularly important because they are. In nova scotia the meat inspection program pdf download link. Please be advised that export requirements under section 11. Cfia meat hygiene manual of procedures july 20, 2016 please be advised that export requirements under section 11. Veterinarians engaged in meat inspection will also benefit, especially as regards their supervisory roles in meat hygiene. Provided in this manual is information on ways you can contribute to serving safe foods both at home and at work. Mhmop meat hygiene manual of procedures mia meat inspection act. Food safety processing guidelines for readytoeat meat products readytoeat meat products include a wide range of items. Standards and methods manual canadian food inspection agency.
Cfia canadian food inspection agency distributed by the canadian society of customs brokers. Working in this field has been very inspiring to me and has kept me in the. Home cfia meat hygiene manual of procedures cfia meat hygiene manual of procedures july 19, 2016 please be advised that export requirements under section 11. Refer to the meat hygiene manual of procedures, chapter 17, annex e, section e. Metal can defects identification and classification manual, canadian food inspection agency. Meat inspection regulations, 1990 64 kb regulations are current to 20200305 and last amended on 20190115. Governments make regulations, guidelines and procedures to help. Cfia inspection facilities procedures meat and meat products july 10, 2015 cfia provided a memo as a reminder of the procedure applicable to the change of an inspection facility as outlined in annex o, cursory visual import inspection procedures of the imports section chapter 10 in the meat hygiene manual of procedures. Inspection agency cfia meat hygiene manual of procedures. Beef and poultry raw materials freshfrozen beef trimmings, beef components intended for grinding, ground beef products, and fresh frozen poultry. This procedure applies to foodservice employees who prepare, handle, or serve food.
The purpose of the mpip policy is to provide cfia veterinarians and inspectors with the policy and procedures to be employed in implementing mpip, and in applying the meat inspection regulations and other related regulations governing the inspection or industry examination of poultry and poultry products. This electronic version of the meat hygiene manual of procedures was prepared as a reference document for inspectors of the canadian food inspection agency cfia and all other stakeholders in the canadian meat hygiene program. The cfia also monitors registered and nonregistered establishments for labelling compliance and audits the delivery of a grading program based on objective standards of meat quality and retail yield. The meat hygiene manual of procedures mop is an administrative and technical. Archived information is provided for reference, research or recordkeeping purposes only. The audit showed cfia is performing adequate in maintaining. This program will be a part of the export requirements of beef and beef products for japan as stipulated in section 11. These objectives are achieved by antemortem and postmortem inspection procedures and by hygienic dressing with minimum contamination.
Meat hygiene manual of procedures mop chapter 11 cscb. Chapter 10 of the meat hygiene manual of procedures annex a. The following supplemental identification items may be completed if applicable. These records are referred to as equine information documents. Canadian food inspection agency 20118 standards for the slaughter of cattle and processing of beef products eligible for export to japan this program will be a part of the export requirements of beef and beef products for japan as stipulated in section 11. Mhd 201816, chapter 4 of the meat hygiene manual of procedures. Guidelines for completion of attestation for importation. An overview of microbial food safety programs in beef, pork, and. Processors inspection, compliance and enforcement nova scotia. Note that operators may choose another methodology, for example, sample a larger area, based on the information provided in. Postmortem inspection procedures the inspection procedures for all red meat species and poultry are described in the chapter 17 and 19 of the meat hygiene manual of procedures.
Please note that certificates are only available from cfia inspectors. The following meat hygiene directives are now available in html and pdf versions on the canadian food inspection agency website mhd 2017. The pdf version of directives should be used for maintaining print copies of the meat hygiene manual of procedures source. Meat hygiene manual of procedures mop chapter 11 july 27, 2015 the certification requirements for export of beef and ready to eat rte meat products have been agreed to with the ukrainian authorities. Operators must ensure equine owners and buying agents follow procedures outlined in chapter 17 of the meat hygiene manual of procedures and they provide an accurate equine information document to the slaughter operator. As a food handler you are the first line of defense in keeping the food safe. With the necessary adaptation, these manuals can thus be used over a wide spectrum of training requirements and should be in the possession of all persons involved with meat inspection and hygiene control in an abattoir. Good hygiene practices ghps foreign material control retrieval and traceability procedure to ensure proper identification for all products coming intothrough the. Meat hygiene directives for 2018 canadian food inspection agency. Food safety for industry canadian food inspection agency. Identifying operational procedures that reduce the risk of food contamination and. Instructions for completing official meat inspection certificate fsis forms 953 and 953a american exporters seeking guidelines for completing export certificate food safety and inspection service fsis form 953 should refer to the united states department of agriculture usda fsis export requirements for canada.
Recommended best practices for bird care in the canadian poultry. Email article we have been using twogreysuits for a few years now and find it to be a. Cfia meat hygiene manual of procedures cscb national office. Vic the canadian food inspection agency veterinarian in charge of a federally registered establishment. This page was archived due to the coming into force of the safe food for canadians regulations. Meat hygiene manual of procedures chapter 11 introduction july 14, 2015 introducing the new canadian ractopaminefree poultry certification program and revised canadian ractopaminefree pork certification program to the introduction section of the meat hygiene manual of procedures mop, chapter 11. For applying haccp principles to riskbased retail and food service inspections and evaluating voluntary food safety. Code of practice general principles of food hygiene for use by the food industry in canada, health canada.
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