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VT Directive 8010.2 Rev 6 Investigative Methodology

For use beginning 10/18/2022
This directive provides instructions to Meat Safety Compliance and Enforcement Specialists, Compliance Investigators and other investigative employees on the methods for conducting investigations of apparent violations, food safety incidents, food defense incidents, or other allegations or incidents under the Federal Meat Inspection Act (FMIA), the Poultry Products Inspection Act (PPIA), the Vermont Statutes Annotated, the Humane Methods of Slaughter Act (HMSA) (the Acts), and related state and federal laws and regulations within the state of Vermont.
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