This directive supplements the instructions for performing the 04B04 general labeling verification procedure in FSIS Directive 7000.1. It adds procedures for inspection program personnel (IPP) to follow when one establishment (“the transferring establishment”) has transferred to another establishment (“the receiving establishment”) labeling with official marks and its own pre-printed establishment number.

Key Points Covered

• IPP are to verify that labels with establishment numbers transferred between establishments are used in accordance with the regulations.
• IPP are to verify that labels code-marked for tracking purposes are used in accordance with the temporary approval terms