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FSIS Announces Final Compliance Guide for In-Plant Video Monitoring
Technology Could Improve Humane Handling, Food Safety
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Congressional and Public Affairs
Cathy Cochran
(202) 720-9113
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26, 2011 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service
(FSIS) today announced the availability of the final guidelines to assist meat and poultry establishments that want
to improve operations by using in-plant video monitoring.
The compliance guide, Compliance Guidelines for Use of Video or Other Electronic Monitoring or Recording Equipment in
Federally Inspected Establishments, will make
firms aware that video or other electronic monitoring or recording equipment may be used in federally inspected establishments
where meat and poultry are processed. The guidelines highlight the Agency's expectations, should an establishment use video
monitoring or recording equipment.
"The recommendations included in this compliance guide may further ensure the humane handling of livestock, as well
as maintain the safety of our food supply and the integrity of federally inspected plants," said FSIS Administrator
Al Almanza. "I encourage meat and poultry establishments nationwide to utilize the technology."
Video or other electronic recording equipment can help meat and poultry establishments ensure that livestock are handled
humanely, good commercial practices are being followed, product inventory is properly monitored, and their facility is
adequately secure. Records from video or other electronic monitoring or recording equipment may also be used to meet
FSIS' record-keeping requirements.
The guidelines published today are recommendations and not a regulatory requirement. The guide is available online at:
www.fsis.usda.gov/Significant_Guidance/index.asp.
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