For use beginning 12/28/2021
This directive provides instructions to inspection program personnel (IPP) for verifying the applicable regulatory requirements in official poultry establishments operating under approved religious exemptions for the slaughter and processing of poultry. This directive clarifies the parameters needed for approval and IPP verification of poultry religious exemptions.
KEY POINTS:
• Religious exempt establishments conduct microbial sampling to monitor their ability to maintain process control as required in 9 CFR 381.65(g)
• Ante-mortem and post-mortem inspections are conducted as per the Poultry Products Inspection Act (PPIA) • Viscera and other parts may be processed under an approved religious exemption and labeled as religious exempt
• Religious Exemption information is in the Public Health Information System (PHIS) Establishment Profile
This directive provides instructions to inspection program personnel (IPP) for verifying the applicable regulatory requirements in official poultry establishments operating under approved religious exemptions for the slaughter and processing of poultry. This directive clarifies the parameters needed for approval and IPP verification of poultry religious exemptions.
KEY POINTS:
• Religious exempt establishments conduct microbial sampling to monitor their ability to maintain process control as required in 9 CFR 381.65(g)
• Ante-mortem and post-mortem inspections are conducted as per the Poultry Products Inspection Act (PPIA) • Viscera and other parts may be processed under an approved religious exemption and labeled as religious exempt
• Religious Exemption information is in the Public Health Information System (PHIS) Establishment Profile
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