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VT Directive 9600.1 ILLEGALLY IMPORTED OR SMUGGLED PRODUCTS AND REPORTING IN THE IMPORT ALERT TRACKING SYSTEM

For use beginning 3/27/2008
Imported product is under the jurisdiction of FSIS. If the Vermont State Meat Inspection and Compliance Program should encounter product that has been illegally imported or smuggled in to the country, the following will occur: If a compliance investigator or inspector, while conducting surveillance activities, discovers product that has been illegally imported, smuggled, is considered an FTP, or poses a food defense concern (see FSIS Directive 5420.3 and 5420.4), he or she is to: 1. detain and control the product as set out in FSIS Directive 8410.1, Detentions and Seizures, 2. the Vermont Compliance Officer will notify the appropriate OPEER Regional Manager or OIA Regional Import Supervisor.
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