ISSUE


PLACE IN FOOD CYCLE

Federal Inspection Regulations

POLICY

Risk-Based Assessment Programs

POLICY TOOL

FSIS information and resource materials in support of Risk-Based Inspection through meetings, background information and stakeholder input process. Public Information

SCALE

National & State

ACTORS

Federal - USDA Food Safety and Inspection Services
State - Department of Health & Department of Ag
Local - farmers, growers, producers, farm stand owners

PROBLEMS ADDRESSED

Gives a proactive approach to inspections by establishing a level of risk upfront

POLICY GOALS IMPLICATED

Security & effectiveness

TOOL CHARACTERISTICS

Not coercive. Voluntary program. Very direct in that is can possible affect the infrastructure to accommodate upgrades. Can be quite visible in that infrastructure could change. Most likely is very low on Automaticity

EXTENT POLICY SUPPORTS/HINDERS

Supports the published regulatory requirements by assisting small and very small plant operations by enhancing its outreach efforts. Can be a cheaper approach than above by reacting to non-compliance

ADDITIONAL LINKS

Risk-Based Inspection Systems Focus Group Sessions