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Identify and define where fsis derives its authority - Answers 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. - Answers
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 - Answers Acts ->
Statutes -> Regulations -> Directives -> Notices -> Performance
Rules of Practice (RoP) - Answers Types of enforcement actions the FSIS takes, and processes we use to
accomplish those actions
9 CFR 500 are enforcement regulations
Compliance - Answers means that the establishments' processes are working properly in accordance
with the laws and regulations.
Inspection - Answers all actions the agency may take to examine the establishment and it's processes,
products, and systems
Enforcement Actions - Answers 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 - Answers "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) - Answers any action that IPP take to control product or processes
Withholding Actions - Answers To withhold (refrain) the marks of inspection.
Can be a particular process or all products in the establishment.
Suspension - Answers refers to the interruption in the assignment if inspection personnel to the
establishment.
Withholding action or suspension without prior notice - Answers FSIS may take this withholding action if
a situation involves imminent threat to public safety.
,withholding action or suspension with prior notice - Answers 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) - Answers 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 - Answers meaning an establishment was in suspension, but they are now
legally able to operate under mutually agreed upon conditions
Verification plans - Answers 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 - Answers withdrawal of the grant of inspection
most severe enforcement action...meaning plant can no longer operate.
Describe the appeal process. - Answers 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 - Answers Inspection Methodology
,Decision-making
Documentation
Enforcement
Define what a system is and give examples - Answers (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. -
Answers 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 -
Answers having "holistic" thinking is understanding the parts in realtion to the whole, how things
influence one another within a whole, and parts of a system in the context of relationship with
eachother and other system, rather than isolation
Define "professionalism" and what it looks like - Answers the state or practice of doing one's job with
skill, competence, ethicsm and courtesy.
define how professionalism relates to, and impacts, food safety and biosecurity - Answers
unprofessional behavior puts you and the public at risk relative to food safety and biosecurity because it
detracts from inspection responsibilities and our ability to enforce food safety standards effectively.
identify appropriate and inappropriate behavior and explain how they affect employees, industry
officials, consumers, and others - Answers conflict of interest (family and spouses in same plant)
, Define the agency's expectations and the role each employee has in supporting the agency in achieving
its public health mission - Answers consistently follow agency policy to carry out your responsibilities
use the 14 principles of ethical conduct
maintain high levels of skill, competence, ethics, and courtesy
Identify the 14 principles of ethical conduct in public service and your annual responsibility to complete
the ethics training. - Answers 1. public service is public trust
2. financial interests shall not conflict with performance of duty
3. financial transactions using non-public government information to further private interest/gain is
prohibited.
4. employees shall not accept any gift from unauthorized persons (plant workers or anyone directly
regulated by the agency)
5. put forth honest effort in their duties
6. no commitments that bind the government
7. do not use public office for private gain
8. act impartially and no preferential treatment to private organization or individuals
9. protect and conserve federal property
Identify and define where fsis derives its authority - Answers 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. - Answers
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 - Answers Acts ->
Statutes -> Regulations -> Directives -> Notices -> Performance
Rules of Practice (RoP) - Answers Types of enforcement actions the FSIS takes, and processes we use to
accomplish those actions
9 CFR 500 are enforcement regulations
Compliance - Answers means that the establishments' processes are working properly in accordance
with the laws and regulations.
Inspection - Answers all actions the agency may take to examine the establishment and it's processes,
products, and systems
Enforcement Actions - Answers 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 - Answers "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) - Answers any action that IPP take to control product or processes
Withholding Actions - Answers To withhold (refrain) the marks of inspection.
Can be a particular process or all products in the establishment.
Suspension - Answers refers to the interruption in the assignment if inspection personnel to the
establishment.
Withholding action or suspension without prior notice - Answers FSIS may take this withholding action if
a situation involves imminent threat to public safety.
,withholding action or suspension with prior notice - Answers 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) - Answers 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 - Answers meaning an establishment was in suspension, but they are now
legally able to operate under mutually agreed upon conditions
Verification plans - Answers 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 - Answers withdrawal of the grant of inspection
most severe enforcement action...meaning plant can no longer operate.
Describe the appeal process. - Answers 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 - Answers Inspection Methodology
,Decision-making
Documentation
Enforcement
Define what a system is and give examples - Answers (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. -
Answers 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 -
Answers having "holistic" thinking is understanding the parts in realtion to the whole, how things
influence one another within a whole, and parts of a system in the context of relationship with
eachother and other system, rather than isolation
Define "professionalism" and what it looks like - Answers the state or practice of doing one's job with
skill, competence, ethicsm and courtesy.
define how professionalism relates to, and impacts, food safety and biosecurity - Answers
unprofessional behavior puts you and the public at risk relative to food safety and biosecurity because it
detracts from inspection responsibilities and our ability to enforce food safety standards effectively.
identify appropriate and inappropriate behavior and explain how they affect employees, industry
officials, consumers, and others - Answers conflict of interest (family and spouses in same plant)
, Define the agency's expectations and the role each employee has in supporting the agency in achieving
its public health mission - Answers consistently follow agency policy to carry out your responsibilities
use the 14 principles of ethical conduct
maintain high levels of skill, competence, ethics, and courtesy
Identify the 14 principles of ethical conduct in public service and your annual responsibility to complete
the ethics training. - Answers 1. public service is public trust
2. financial interests shall not conflict with performance of duty
3. financial transactions using non-public government information to further private interest/gain is
prohibited.
4. employees shall not accept any gift from unauthorized persons (plant workers or anyone directly
regulated by the agency)
5. put forth honest effort in their duties
6. no commitments that bind the government
7. do not use public office for private gain
8. act impartially and no preferential treatment to private organization or individuals
9. protect and conserve federal property
