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Ante- and post-mortem inspection : operator responsibilities

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The purpose of this directive is to describe the operator’s responsibilities and role pertaining to ante- and post-mortem inspection for animals slaughtered at Agriculture, Forestry and Rural... More ≫

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The purpose of this directive is to describe the operator’s responsibilities and role pertaining to ante- and post-mortem inspection for animals slaughtered at Agriculture, Forestry and Rural Economic Development licensed abattoirs.

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Video ante-mortem inspection : guidance for producers and abattoir operators

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The Video Ante-Mortem Inspection (VAMI) guide provides information on the slaughter of animals under the Alberta VAMI program. The guide describes the applicable regulatory references and... More ≫

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The Video Ante-Mortem Inspection (VAMI) guide provides information on the slaughter of animals under the Alberta VAMI program. The guide describes the applicable regulatory references and guidelines to help VAMI participants meet the program requirements.

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Food retail and foodservices code

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The Food Retail and Foodservice Code consists of model requirements for safeguarding public health and assuring food safety. Working through the Canadian Food Inspection System, government and... More ≫

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The Food Retail and Foodservice Code consists of model requirements for safeguarding public health and assuring food safety. Working through the Canadian Food Inspection System, government and industry have developed a model regulation, the Food Retail and Foodservices Regulation, as well as this accompanying code of practice for the foodservice and food retail industries. The two documents provide a common set of harmonized food safety standards and operational guidelines that are recognized by government, the food industry and consumers. The Code manual provides practical, user-friendly interpretations and guidance for compliance with legislation.

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How to write a program : guidance for slaughter and meat processing operations

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Written control programs, also commonly known as work instructions, are important in the production of safe food and the proper handling of animals. This guidebook outlines the components... More ≫

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Written control programs, also commonly known as work instructions, are important in the production of safe food and the proper handling of animals. This guidebook outlines the components necessary for a thorough written program required in Alberta’s Meat Inspection Act (MIA), Meat Inspection Regulation (MIR), and Meat Facility Standards (MFS) and provides an example of a written program and a supporting record.

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Alberta Foodborne Illness and Risk Investigation Protocol (FIRIP) 2017

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The Alberta Foodborne Illness and Risk Investigation Protocol provides the framework for a coordinated response to outbreaks linked to food in Alberta, should a coordinated response be deemed... More ≫

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The Alberta Foodborne Illness and Risk Investigation Protocol provides the framework for a coordinated response to outbreaks linked to food in Alberta, should a coordinated response be deemed necessary. It provides guidance in response to outbreaks linked to food products traded interprovincially, exported from Alberta or imported and distributed within Alberta, and is designed to be used in response to suspected or confirmed multi-jurisdictional foodborne illness outbreaks or food safety risks in Alberta. It was developed by Canada-Alberta Partners in Food Safety, a partnership agreement between the Government of Canada, represented by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency and Health Canada, and the Government of Alberta, represented by Alberta Health, Alberta Health Services, and Alberta Agriculture and Forestry.

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Processed meat products factsheet

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Facts about the requirements to manufacture different types of processed meat products to prevent foodborne illnesses.

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Selecting a food safety consultant

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This two-page fact sheet explains the role that a food safety consultant can play in helping slaughter or meat processing operations develop, implement and update food safety programs.

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Video ante-mortem inspection : operator responsibilities

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This directive outlines the procedures and responsibilities under the Video Ante-Mortem Inspection (VAMI) Program. The program allows for animals that cannot be transported to an abattoir to... More ≫

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This directive outlines the procedures and responsibilities under the Video Ante-Mortem Inspection (VAMI) Program. The program allows for animals that cannot be transported to an abattoir to receive an ante-mortem inspection via video technology and be humanely slaughtered onsite.

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Meat facility standards [2022]

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Describes the conditions under which meat is slaughtered, processed, stored and transported to ensure food safety. The Meat Facility Standards is a policy document legislated by the Meat... More ≫

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Describes the conditions under which meat is slaughtered, processed, stored and transported to ensure food safety. The Meat Facility Standards is a policy document legislated by the Meat Inspection Regulation, which requires the licensed operator to comply with the MFS. It describes the minimum regulatory requirements for the facility environment and for food production controls.

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Specified Risk Material (SRM) : operator responsibilities

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The purpose of this directive is to outline the Specified Risk Material(SRM) requirements for abattoir operators that slaughter beef to ensure the hygienic removal of SRM from edible meat during... More ≫

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The purpose of this directive is to outline the Specified Risk Material(SRM) requirements for abattoir operators that slaughter beef to ensure the hygienic removal of SRM from edible meat during slaughter and cutting/boning operation, and to prevent SRM cross-contamination of inedible material destined for the production of animal feed.

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