"At Least Equal to" Guideline for State Meat and Poultry Inspection (MPI) Programs for Residue Testing
Guideline ID
FSIS-GD-2012-0008
Issue Date
December 2012
The guidance addresses in-establishment screening of residues in meat and poultry products for State MPI Programs and introduces the Kidney Inhibition Swab drug residue screening test. It applies to State MPI programs and their selection and use of test kits to maintain at least equal to inspection program standards. It relates to 9 CFR Part 321.
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