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VT Directive 10800.2 RESIDUE SAMPLING AND TESTING UNDER THE NATIONAL RESIDUE PROGRAM FOR MEAT AND POULTRY PRODUCTS

For use beginning 3/30/2022
This directive provides instructions to inspection program personnel (IPP) for completing sampling tasks for residue testing under the U.S. National Residue Program and for updating the Public Health Information System (PHIS) profile information related to residue sampling.
KEY POINTS:
• In-plant residue screening (Kidney Inhibition Swab (KIS™)) tests are not performed in poultry, exotic animals slaughtered or under voluntary inspection
• Tissues collected for residue testing do not need to be frozen prior to shipping to the FSIS laboratory • Samples for residue testing are to be collected in a sanitary manner and do not require aseptic technique
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