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416.17 Agency verification

FSIS shall verify the adequacy and effectiveness of the Sanitation SOP’s and the procedures specified therein by determining that they meet the requirements of this part. Such verification may include:

(a) Reviewing the Sanitation SOP’s;

(b) Reviewing the daily records documenting the implementation of the Sanitation SOP’s and the procedures specified therein and any corrective actions taken or required to be taken; (

c) Direct observation of the implementation of the Sanitation SOP’s and the procedures specified therein and any corrective actions taken or required to be taken; and (d) Direct observation or testing to assess the sanitary conditions in the establishment.