VT Directive 5020.1 Rev 1 VERIFICATION ACTIVITIES FOR THE USE OF NEW TECHNOLOGY IN MEAT AND POULTRY ESTABLISHMENTS

This directive provides instructions to inspection program personnel (IPP) on how they are to verify that a meat or poultry establishment is following the procedures outlined in its protocol(s) for new technology or the procedures agreed to as a condition of a waiver of regulatory requirements. This directive has been revised to provide verification instructions for IPP at establishments with waivers, including those participating in Salmonella Initiative Program (SIP) and at establishments following protocols for new technology. It also includes new instructions for documenting tasks performed in the Public Health Information System (PHIS).
KEY POINTS:
 Defines new technologies and protocols
 State-inspected establishments are eligible to use new technologies
 Explains waivers of regulatory requirements and procedures for IPP verification of such waivers