IMH 1803 TRAINING | 205 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
| 2026 UPDATE | WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION!!
Identify and define where fsis derives its authority Answer - FSIS legal
authority thru congress, via FMIA, PPIA, and EPIA. Known as statutes or acts.
Describe how the FMIA, EPIA, and PPIA legally support the SPS, SSOP, and
HACCP regulations. Answer - Establishments must follow HACCP regulations.
These require establishments to identify the hazards to health that may arise as
a result of their operations.
Explain the relationship between the Statues, Regulations, Directives, and
Notices Answer - Acts -> Statutes -> Regulations -> Directives -> Notices ->
Performance
Rules of Practice (RoP) Answer - Types of enforcement actions the FSIS takes,
and processes we use to accomplish those actions
9 CFR 500 are enforcement regulations
Compliance Answer - means that the establishments' processes are working
properly in accordance with the laws and regulations.
Inspection Answer - all actions the agency may take to examine the
establishment and it's processes, products, and systems
,Enforcement Actions Answer - actions the agency takes when an inspector
determines that the establishment's plans and systems are not in compliance
with laws and regulations.
Due Process rights Answer - "fair process" or proceeding must take place
before the government interferes with as individual/s property or actions.
notifications, hearings, or other activities
Regulatory Control Actions (RCA) Answer - any action that IPP take to control
product or processes
Withholding Actions Answer - To withhold (refrain) the marks of inspection.
Can be a particular process or all products in the establishment.
Suspension Answer - refers to the interruption in the assignment if inspection
personnel to the establishment.
Withholding action or suspension without prior notice Answer - FSIS may take
this withholding action if a situation involves imminent threat to public safety.
withholding action or suspension with prior notice Answer - if a withholding
action is based on any reason outside of the 500.3 regulation, the fsis must
provide notice prior to enforcement.
Notice of intended enforcement (NOIE) Answer - an noie is issued for NRs that
do not pose an imminent threat to public health, but may warrant a
withholding action if not corrected.
,will be issued by DM
provides the establishment an opportunity to propose immediate corrective
actions
3 business days for establishment to respond
Suspension held in abeyance Answer - meaning an establishment was in
suspension, but they are now legally able to operate under mutually agreed
upon conditions
Verification plans Answer - when the DM decides to defer enforcement, the
EIAO will develop a verification plan.
provides systematic means for IPP to verify that an establishment is effectively
implementing corrective measures.
Withdrawal of inspection Answer - withdrawal of the grant of inspection
most severe enforcement action...meaning plant can no longer operate.
Describe the appeal process. Answer - appeals are apart of the due process
rights, any NR can be appealed.
Follows the OFO chain of command
30 day limit to appeal
, Identify the four components of the regulatory process Answer - Inspection
Methodology
Decision-making
Documentation
Enforcement
Define what a system is and give examples Answer - (FSIS definition) a
coordinated boy of methods or a scheme or plan of procedure
(dictionary) an assembly or combination of things or parts forming a complex
or unitary whole
mountain or railroad systems
List two basic components of a food safety system and describe their
relationship to each other. Answer - HACCP Plan and Prerequisite programs
haccp controls food safety hazards that are reasonably likely to occur
pre-req measures, procedures, and programs that build a foundation for the
haccp system
Describe "systems thinking" and its application to food safety systems and
assessing inspection findings Answer - having "holistic" thinking is
| 2026 UPDATE | WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION!!
Identify and define where fsis derives its authority Answer - FSIS legal
authority thru congress, via FMIA, PPIA, and EPIA. Known as statutes or acts.
Describe how the FMIA, EPIA, and PPIA legally support the SPS, SSOP, and
HACCP regulations. Answer - Establishments must follow HACCP regulations.
These require establishments to identify the hazards to health that may arise as
a result of their operations.
Explain the relationship between the Statues, Regulations, Directives, and
Notices Answer - Acts -> Statutes -> Regulations -> Directives -> Notices ->
Performance
Rules of Practice (RoP) Answer - Types of enforcement actions the FSIS takes,
and processes we use to accomplish those actions
9 CFR 500 are enforcement regulations
Compliance Answer - means that the establishments' processes are working
properly in accordance with the laws and regulations.
Inspection Answer - all actions the agency may take to examine the
establishment and it's processes, products, and systems
,Enforcement Actions Answer - actions the agency takes when an inspector
determines that the establishment's plans and systems are not in compliance
with laws and regulations.
Due Process rights Answer - "fair process" or proceeding must take place
before the government interferes with as individual/s property or actions.
notifications, hearings, or other activities
Regulatory Control Actions (RCA) Answer - any action that IPP take to control
product or processes
Withholding Actions Answer - To withhold (refrain) the marks of inspection.
Can be a particular process or all products in the establishment.
Suspension Answer - refers to the interruption in the assignment if inspection
personnel to the establishment.
Withholding action or suspension without prior notice Answer - FSIS may take
this withholding action if a situation involves imminent threat to public safety.
withholding action or suspension with prior notice Answer - if a withholding
action is based on any reason outside of the 500.3 regulation, the fsis must
provide notice prior to enforcement.
Notice of intended enforcement (NOIE) Answer - an noie is issued for NRs that
do not pose an imminent threat to public health, but may warrant a
withholding action if not corrected.
,will be issued by DM
provides the establishment an opportunity to propose immediate corrective
actions
3 business days for establishment to respond
Suspension held in abeyance Answer - meaning an establishment was in
suspension, but they are now legally able to operate under mutually agreed
upon conditions
Verification plans Answer - when the DM decides to defer enforcement, the
EIAO will develop a verification plan.
provides systematic means for IPP to verify that an establishment is effectively
implementing corrective measures.
Withdrawal of inspection Answer - withdrawal of the grant of inspection
most severe enforcement action...meaning plant can no longer operate.
Describe the appeal process. Answer - appeals are apart of the due process
rights, any NR can be appealed.
Follows the OFO chain of command
30 day limit to appeal
, Identify the four components of the regulatory process Answer - Inspection
Methodology
Decision-making
Documentation
Enforcement
Define what a system is and give examples Answer - (FSIS definition) a
coordinated boy of methods or a scheme or plan of procedure
(dictionary) an assembly or combination of things or parts forming a complex
or unitary whole
mountain or railroad systems
List two basic components of a food safety system and describe their
relationship to each other. Answer - HACCP Plan and Prerequisite programs
haccp controls food safety hazards that are reasonably likely to occur
pre-req measures, procedures, and programs that build a foundation for the
haccp system
Describe "systems thinking" and its application to food safety systems and
assessing inspection findings Answer - having "holistic" thinking is
