Please be advised that Chapter 14 of the Meat Hygiene Manual of Procedures has been updated.

Changes were made to sections 14.1.3; 14.2.1.2; 14.2.1.5; 14.2.9; 14.2.10; 14.2.11; 14.2.12; and 14.2.13.

The main changes are as follows:

• 14.1.3 – Clarification that the Inspection Manager is responsible for forming and leading the Management Review Team (MRT) and coordinating its activities.
• 14.2.1.5 – Clarification regarding issuance of a Final Notice of Non-Compliance (FNNC):

• Once a FNNC is issued, the date by which the operator must correct the non-compliance cannot be extended.
• The inspector is to advise the operator that the CFIA will take additional enforcement action(s) if the non-compliance remains unresolved beyond the date stated in the FNNC.
• Clarification on the roles and responsibilities of the Management Review Team and the Inspection Manager when the operator does not meet the requirements by the date stated in the FNNC.
• 14.2.1.2; 14.2.1.5; 14.2.9; 14.2.10; 14.2.11; 14.2.12; and 14.2.13:

• Additional instructions for completing the Enforcement Tracking Form (ETF), including documentation of an inspector’s follow-up verification on the ETF.
• Clarification that the MRT/Inspection Manager is to provide feedback to the inspector regarding enforcement decisions.