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USDA FSIS HACCP (9 CFR 417)

Requires meat and poultry processing establishments to develop and implement Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point plans to ensure food safety. Applies to USDA-inspected slaughter and processing facilities.

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Rules extracted

100

Obligations decomposed

12.5x

Avg obligations per rule

🇺🇸 United States

Jurisdiction

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Decomposed

100

Obligations

12.5x

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Risk scoring

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Violation Likelihood

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Cascade Dependency

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Regulatory details

Full title: USDA FSIS HACCP (9 CFR 417)
Regulatory body: USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service
Jurisdiction: 🇺🇸 United States
Document type: regulation
Effective date: July 25, 1996
Industry: Food Safety & Manufacturing
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Who this applies to

meat processing plantspoultry processing plantsegg product plantsFSIS-regulated establishments

Key requirements

hazard analysis
critical control points identification
critical limits
monitoring procedures
corrective actions
verification activities
recordkeeping

Frequently asked questions about USDA FSIS HACCP

What is USDA FSIS HACCP?

Who does USDA FSIS HACCP apply to?

USDA FSIS HACCP applies to meat processing plants, poultry processing plants, egg product plants, FSIS-regulated establishments.

How many obligations does USDA FSIS HACCP contain?

AuditDSS has decomposed USDA FSIS HACCP into 100 atomic obligations from 8 rules. Each obligation is independently testable and risk-scored.

What are the key requirements of USDA FSIS HACCP?

The key requirements include: hazard analysis, critical control points identification, critical limits, monitoring procedures, corrective actions, verification activities, recordkeeping.

How can I assess my USDA FSIS HACCP compliance?

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Which jurisdiction enforces USDA FSIS HACCP?

USDA FSIS HACCP is enforced in United States by USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service.

When did USDA FSIS HACCP come into effect?

USDA FSIS HACCP became effective on July 25, 1996.

What industry does USDA FSIS HACCP apply to?

USDA FSIS HACCP is primarily relevant to the Food Safety & Manufacturing industry. AuditDSS covers 61 regulations in this industry sector.

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