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TITLE 9--ANIMALS AND ANIMAL PRODUCTS
CHAPTER III--FOOD SAFETY AND INSPECTION SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF
AGRICULTURE
PART 352--EXOTIC ANIMALS; VOLUNTARY INSPECTION--Table of Contents
Sec.
352.1 Definitions.
352.2 Type of service available.
352.3 Application by official exotic animal establishment for
inspection service.
352.4 Application for ante-mortem inspection service in the field.
352.5 Fees and charges.
352.6 Denial or withrawal of inspection service.
352.7 Marking inspected products.
352.8 Time of inspection in the field and in an official exotic animal
establishment.
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352.9 Report of inspection work.
352.10 Ante-mortem inspection.
352.11 Post-mortem inspection.
352.12 Disposal of diseased or otherwise adulterated carcasses and
parts.
352.13 Handling and disposal of condemned or other inedible exotic
animal products at official exotic animal establishments.
352.14 Entry into official establishments; reinspection and preparation
of products.
352.15 Records, registration and reports.
352.16 Exports.
352.17 Transportation.
352.18 Cooperation of States in Federal programs.
Authority: 7 U.S.C. 1622, 1624; 7 CFR 2.17 (g) and (i), 2.55.
Source: 50 FR 41847, Oct. 16, 1985, unless otherwise noted.
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TITLE 9--ANIMALS AND ANIMAL PRODUCTS
CHAPTER III--FOOD SAFETY AND INSPECTION SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF
AGRICULTURE
PART 352--EXOTIC ANIMALS; VOLUNTARY INSPECTION--Table of Contents
Sec. 352.1 Definitions.
The definitions in Sec. 301.2, not otherwise defined in this part,
are incorporated into this part. In addition to those definitions, the
following definitions will be applicable to the regulations in this
part.
(a) Act means the applicable provisions of the Agricultural
Marketing Act of 1946, as amended (60 Stat. 1087, as amended; 7 U.S.C.
1621 et seq.).
(b) Acceptable means suitable for the purpose intended and
acceptable to the Food Safety and Inspection Service.
(c) Antelope means any animal belonging to the antelope family.
(d) Applicant means any interested party who requests any inspection
service.
(e) Bison means any American bison or catalo or cattalo.
(f) Buffalo means any animal belonging to the buffalo family.
(g) Catalo or Cattalo means any hybrid animal with American bison
appearance resulting from direct crossbreeding of American bison and
cattle.
(h) Condition means any condition, including, but not limited to,
the state of preservation, cleanliness, or soundness of any product or
the processing, handling, or packaging which may affect such product.
(i) Condition and wholesomeness means the condition of any product,
its healthfulness and fitness for human food.
(j) Deer means any member of the deer family.
(k) Exotic animal means any reindeer, elk, deer, antelope, water
buffalo or bison.
(l) Elk means any American elk.
(m) Exotic animal inspection service means the personnel who are
engaged in the administration, application, and direction of exotic
animal inspection programs and services pursuant to the regulations in
this part.
(n) Exotic animal producer means any interested party that engages
in the raising and/or marketing of an exotic animal for commercial
purposes.
(o) Field ante-mortem inspection means the ante-mortem inspection of
an exotic animal away from the official exotic animal establishment's
premises.
(p) Field designated area means any designated area on the
applicant's premises, approved by the Regional Director, where field
ante-mortem inspection is to be performed.
(q) Identify means to apply official identification to products or
containers.
(r) Inspection means any inspection by an inspector to determine, in
accordance with regulations in this part, (1) the condition and
wholesomeness of an exotic animal, or (2) the condition and
wholesomeness of edible product of an exotic animal at any state of the
preparation or packaging in the official plant where inspected and
certified, or (3) the condition and wholesomeness of any previously
inspected and certified product of an exotic animal if such product has
not lost its identity as an inspected and certified product.
(s) Interested party means any person financially interested in a
transaction involving any inspection.
(t) Official exotic animal establishment means any slaughtering,
cutting, boning, curing, smoking, salting, packing, rendering, or
similar establishment at which inspection is maintained under the
regulations in this part.
(u) Official device means a stamping appliance, branding device,
stencil printed label, or any other mechanically or manually operated
tool that is approved by the Administrator for the purpose of applying
any official mark or other identification to any product or packaging
material.
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(v) Official identification means any symbol, stamp, label or seal
indicating that the product has been officially inspected and/or
indicating the condition of the product approved and authorized by the
Administrator to be affixed to any product, or affixed to or printed on
the packaging material of any product.
(w) Program means the Voluntary Exotic Animal Inspection Program of
the Food Safety and Inspection Service.
(x) Reindeer means any reindeer commonly referred to as caribou.
(y) Transport vehicle means any vehicle used to transport an exotic
animal.
(z) Veterinarian means an authorized veterinarian of the Program
employed by the Department or any cooperating State who is authorized by
the Secretary to do any work or perform any duty in connection with the
Program.
(aa) Water buffalo means any Asiatic water buffalo, commonly
referred to as carabao; and the water buffalo of India, commonly
referred to as the Indian buffalo.
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TITLE 9--ANIMALS AND ANIMAL PRODUCTS
CHAPTER III--FOOD SAFETY AND INSPECTION SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF
AGRICULTURE
PART 352--EXOTIC ANIMALS; VOLUNTARY INSPECTION--Table of Contents
Sec. 352.2 Type of service available.
Upon application, in accordance with Sec. 352.3, Sec. 352.4, and
Sec. 352.5, the following type of service may be furnished under the
regulations in this part:
(a) Voluntary Inspection Service. An inspection and certification
service for wholesomeness relating to the slaughter and processing of
exotic animals and the processing of exotic animal products. All
provisions of this part shall apply to the slaughter of exotic animals,
and the preparation, labeling, and certification of the exotic animal
meat and exotic animal products processed under this exotic animal
inspection service.
(b) Only exotic animals which have had ante-mortem inspection as
described under this part and which are processed in official exotic
animal establishments in accordance with this part may be marked
inspected and passed.
(c) Exotic animals, exotic animal meat and meat food products shall
be handled in an official exotic animal establishment to ensure
separation and identity of the exotic animal or exotic animal meat and
meat food products until they are shipped from the official exotic
animal establishment to prevent commingling with other species.
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TITLE 9--ANIMALS AND ANIMAL PRODUCTS
CHAPTER III--FOOD SAFETY AND INSPECTION SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF
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PART 352--EXOTIC ANIMALS; VOLUNTARY INSPECTION--Table of Contents
Sec. 352.3 Application by official exotic animal establishment for inspection services.
(a) Any person desiring to process an exotic animal, exotic animal
carcasses, exotic animal meat and meat food products in an establishment
under exotic animal inspection service must receive approval of such
establishment and facilities as an official exotic animal establishment
prior to the rendition of such service. An application for inspection
service to be rendered in an official exotic animal establishment shall
be approved in accordance with the provisions contained in Secs. 304.1
and 304.2 of subchapter A of this chapter.
(b) Initial survey. When an application has been filed for exotic
animal inspection service, the Regional Director or designee, shall
examine the establishment, premises, and facilities.
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TITLE 9--ANIMALS AND ANIMAL PRODUCTS
CHAPTER III--FOOD SAFETY AND INSPECTION SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF
AGRICULTURE
PART 352--EXOTIC ANIMALS; VOLUNTARY INSPECTION--Table of Contents
Sec. 352.4 Application for ante-mortem inspection service in the field.
Any exotic animal producer desiring field ante-mortem exotic animal
inspection service must receive approval of the field ante-mortem
designated area from the Regional Director or designee prior to the
rendition of such service. An application seeking approval of the
designated area for ante-mortem inspection shall be obtained from the
Regional Director, and completed and submitted to the Regional Director.
(a) An initial application for field ante-mortem exotic animal
inspection service shall be made by an official exotic animal
establishment to the Regional Director. Subsequent requests shall be
made by the official exotic animal establishment on behalf of an exotic
animal producer to the Regional Director in one of the following
manners: (1) telephone, (2) telegraph, (3) mail, or (4) in person as
determined by the Regional Director.
(b) Upon receipt of the completed application, the Regional Director
or designee shall examine the field ante-
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mortem designated area and facilities for approval of the designated
area.
(c) All fees involved for the approval of the designated area,
including but not limited to any travel, per diem costs, and time
required to perform such approval services, shall be paid directly by
the applicant to the Regional Director.
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TITLE 9--ANIMALS AND ANIMAL PRODUCTS
CHAPTER III--FOOD SAFETY AND INSPECTION SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF
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PART 352--EXOTIC ANIMALS; VOLUNTARY INSPECTION--Table of Contents
Sec. 352.5 Fees and charges.
(a) Fees and charges for service under the regulations in this part
shall be paid by the applicant for the service in accordance with this
section.
(b) The fees and charges provided for in this section shall be paid
by check, draft, or money order payable to the "Treasurer of the United
States" and shall be remitted promptly to the Regional Director upon
furnishing to the applicant a statement as to the amount due.
(c) The fees to be charged and collected for service under the
regulations in this part shall be at the rates specified in Secs. 391.2,
391.3, and 391.4 respectively for base time; for overtime including
Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays; and for certain laboratory services
which are not covered under the base time, overtime, and/or holiday
costs. Such fees shall cover the costs of the service and shall be
charged for the time required to render such service, including, but not
limited to, the time required for the travel of the inspector or
inspectors in connection therewith during the regularly scheduled
administrative workweek.
(d) Charges may also be made to cover other expenses incurred by the
Service in connection with the furnishing of the service.
(e) Fees and charges for any inspection pursuant to a cooperative
agreement with any State shall be paid in accordance with the terms of
such cooperative agreement.
[50 FR 41847, Oct. 16, 1988, as amended at 53 FR 13398, Apr. 22, 1988;
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TITLE 9--ANIMALS AND ANIMAL PRODUCTS
CHAPTER III--FOOD SAFETY AND INSPECTION SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF
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PART 352--EXOTIC ANIMALS; VOLUNTARY INSPECTION--Table of Contents
Sec. 352.6 Denial or withdrawal of inspection service.
(a) For miscellaneous reasons. An application or a request for
service may be rejected, or the benefits of the service may be otherwise
denied to, or withdrawn from, any person, without a hearing by the
appropriate Regional Director: (1) for administrative reasons such as
the nonavailability of personnel to perform the service; (2) for the
failure of payment for service; (3) in case the application or request
relates to exotic animals or exotic animal products which are not
eligible for service under this part; (4) for failure to maintain the
designated area or the plant in a state of repair approved by the
Service; (5) for the use of operating procedures which are not in
accordance with the regulations of this part; (6) for alterations of
buildings, facilities, or equipment which cannot be approved under the
regulations in this part. Notice of such rejection, denial, or
withdrawal, and the reasons therefore, shall promptly be given to the
person involved. The applicant or recipient shall be notified of such
decision to reject an application or request for service or to deny or
withdraw the benefits of the service, and the reasons therefor, in
writing in the manner prescribed in Sec. 1.147(b) of the rules of
practice (7 CFR 1.147(b)), or orally. Such decision shall be effective
upon such oral or written notification, whichever is earlier, to the
applicant or recipient. If such notification is oral, the person making
such decision shall confirm such decision, and the reasons therefor, in
writing, as promptly as circumstances permit, and such written
confirmation shall be served upon the applicant or recipient in the
manner prescribed in Sec. 1.147(b) of the rules of practice (7 CFR
1.147(b)).
(b) For disciplinary reasons--Basis for denial or withdrawal. An
application or request for service may be denied, or the benefits of the
service may be withdrawn from, any person or entity who, or whose
officer, employee or agent in the scope of his employment or agency: (1)
Has willfully made any misrepresentation or has committed any other
fraudulent or deceptive practice in connection with any application or
request for service under this part; (2) has given or attempted to give,
as a loan or for any other purpose, any money, favor or other thing of
value, to any employee or agent of the Department
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or a cooperating State authorized to perform any function under this
part; (3) has interfered with or obstructed, or attempted to interfere
with or to obstruct, any employee or agent of the Department or
cooperating State in the performance of his or her duties under this
part by intimidation, threats, assaults, abuse, or any other improper
means; (4) has knowingly represented that any exotic animal carcass, or
exotic animal product, has been officially inspected and passed by an
authorized inspector under this part, when it had not, in fact, been so
inspected; (5) has been convicted of more than one misdemeanor under any
law based upon the acquiring, handling, or distributing of adulterated,
mislabeled, or deceptively packaged good, or fraud in connection with
transactions in food, or any felony; Provided, an application or a
request for service made in the name of a person or entity otherwise
eligible for service under the regulations may be denied, or the
benefits of the service may be withdrawn, from such a person or entity
in case the service is or would be performed at a location operated by a
person or entity, from whom the benefits of the service are currently
being denied or have been withdrawn under this part; or by a person or
entity having an officer, director, partner, manager or substantial
investor from whom the benefits of service under this part are currently
being denied or have been withdrawn under this part, and who has any
authority with respect to the location where service is or would be
performed; or in case the service is or would be performed with respect
to any exotic animal or exotic animal product in which any person or
entity, from whom the benefits of service are currently being denied or
have been withdrawn under this part, has contract or other financial
interest.
(c) Procedure. (1) An application or request for service may be
denied or benefits of the service may be withdrawn by the Secretary, as
provided by paragraph (b) of this section, after notice and opportunity
for hearing before a designated official of the Department. The
Administrator may suspend service under this paragraph without hearing,
pending final determination of the matter, when he determines that the
public health, interest or safety so requires. The applicant or
recipient shall be notified of the Administrator's decision to suspend
service, and the reasons therefor, in writing or orally. The
Administrator's decision to suspend service under this part shall be
effective upon such an oral or written notification, whichever is
earlier, to the applicant or recipient. If such notification is oral,
the Administrator shall confirm such decision, and the reasons therefor,
in writing, as promptly as circumstances permit, and such written
confirmation shall be served upon the applicant or recipient in the
manner prescribed in 1.147(b) of Departmental rules of practice (7 CFR
1.147(b)).
(2) The written notification specified in paragraph (c) of this
section, which shall constitute the complaint in the proceeding, shall
briefly set forth the reason for the denial or withdrawal of service,
including allegations of fact which constitute a basis for the action.
After the complaint is served upon the respondent, as provided in
Sec. 1.147(b) of Departmental rules of practice (7 CFR 1.147(b)), the
proceeding shall thereafter be conducted in accordance with rules of
practice which shall be adopted for the proceeding.
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CHAPTER III--FOOD SAFETY AND INSPECTION SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF
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PART 352--EXOTIC ANIMALS; VOLUNTARY INSPECTION--Table of Contents
Sec. 352.7 Marking inspected products.
Wording and form of inspection mark. Except as otherwise authorized
by the Administrator, the inspection mark applied to inspected and
passed exotic animal carcasses, meat or meat food products under this
part shall include wording as follows: "Inspected and Passed by U.S.
Department of Agriculture." This wording shall be contained within a
triangle in the form and arrangement shown in this section. The
establishment number of the official establishment shall be included in
the triangle unless it appears elsewhere on the packaging material.
Ordering and manufacture of the triangle brand shall be in accordance
with the provisions in 9 CFR 317.3(c) of the Federal meat inspection
regulations. The Administrator may approve the use of abbreviations of
such inspection mark, and such approved abbreviations shall
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have the same force and effect as the inspection mark. The inspection
mark or approved abbreviation shall be applied, under the supervision of
the inspector, to the inspected and passed edible product, packaging
material, immediate container or shipping container. When the inspection
mark or approved abbreviation is used on packaging material, immediate
container or shipping container, it shall be printed on such material or
container or on a label to be affixed to the packaging material or
container. The name and address of the packer or distributor of such
product shall be printed on the packaging material or label. The
inspection marks may be stenciled on the container, and when the
inspection mark is so stenciled, the name and address of the packer or
distributor may be applied by the use of a stencil or rubber stamp. The
name and address of the packer or distributor, if prominently shown
elsewhere on the packaging material or container, may be omitted from
insert labels which bear an official identification if the applicable
establishment number is shown.
(a) The inspection mark to be applied to inspected and passed
carcasses and parts of carcasses of an exotic animal, and products as
therefrom approved by the Administrator, shall be in the form and
arrangement as indicated in the example below.\1\ The establishment
number of the official establishment shall be set forth if it does not
appear on the packaging material or container.
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\1\ The number "38" is given as an example only. The establishment
number of the official exotic animal establishment where the product is
prepared shall be used in lieu thereof.
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(1) For application to exotic animal carcasses, primal parts and
cuts therefrom, exotic animal livers, exotic animal tongues, and exotic
animal hearts.
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(3) For application to exotic animal tails.
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(4) For application to burlap, muslin, cheesecloth, heavy paper, or
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(b) The official inspection mark to be shown on all labels.\1\ (1)
For inspected and passed products of an exotic animal shall be in the
following form, except that it need not be of the size illustrated,
provided that it is a sufficient size and of such color as to be
conspicuously displayed and readily legible and the same proportions of
letter size and boldness are maintained as illustrated:
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\1\ The number "38" is given as an example only. The establishment
number of the official exotic animal establishment where the product is
prepared shall be used in lieu thereof.
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(2) This official mark shall be applied by mechanical means and
shall not be applied by a hand stamp.
(3) The official inspection legend described in paragraph (b)(1) of
this section shall also be used on shipping containers, bond labels,
artificial casings, and other articles with the approval of the
Administrator.
(c) Any brand, stamp, label or other device approved by the
Administrator and bearing any official mark prescribed in paragraph (a)
or (b) of this section shall be an official device for purposes of the
Act.
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TITLE 9--ANIMALS AND ANIMAL PRODUCTS
CHAPTER III--FOOD SAFETY AND INSPECTION SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF
AGRICULTURE
PART 352--EXOTIC ANIMALS; VOLUNTARY INSPECTION--Table of Contents
Sec. 352.8 Time of inspection in the field and in an official exotic animal establishment.
The official exotic animal establishment on behalf of the applicant
shall notify the Regional Director or designee, in advance, of the hours
when such inspection is desired. Inspection personnel shall have access
at all times to every part of any field ante-mortem inspection area and/
or official exotic animal establishment to which they are assigned.
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Sec. 352.9 Report of inspection work.
Reports of the work of inspection carried on within the field ante-
mortem inspection area of an exotic animal producer's premises and/or
official exotic animal establishment shall be forwarded to the
Administrator by the ante-mortem inspector. The applicant for such
inspection shall furnish to the Administrator such information as may be
required on forms provided by the Administrator.
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CHAPTER III--FOOD SAFETY AND INSPECTION SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF
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Sec. 352.10 Ante-mortem inspection.
An ante-mortem inspection of an exotic animal shall, where and to
the extent considered necessary by the Administrator and under such
instructions as he may issue from time to time, be made on the day of
slaughter of an exotic animal, in one of the following listed ways or as
determined by the Administrator. Humane handling of an exotic animal
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mortem inspection shall be in accordance with the provisions contained
in 9 CFR 313.2. Immediately after the animal is stunned or killed, it
shall be shackled, hoisted, stuck and bled.
(a) To be performed on an exotic animal in the field in a designated
area of an exotic animal producer's premises.
(1) Reindeer, elk, deer, antelope, bison and water buffalo are
eligible for field ante-mortem inspection. The field ante-mortem
designated area must be approved by the Regional Director or designee
prior to rendition of the service.
(2) Any person who desires to receive field ante-mortem inspection
must provide:
(i) Notification from an official exotic animal establishment to the
Regional Director or designee.
(ii) A field ante-mortem designated area.
(iii) A stunning/slaughtering area which is in a condition that
minimizes the possibility of soiling the animal when stunned/slaughtered
and bled as determined by the inspector.
(iv) A transport vehicle that is as sanitary as practicable as
determined by the inspector.
(3) The ante-mortem inspector shall determine the acceptableness and
safety of performing field ante-mortem inspection. If, in the opinion of
the ante-mortem inspector, an unsafe circumstance exists at the time of
field ante-mortem inspection, the service shall be denied.
(4) An exotic animal that, in the ante-mortem inspector's opinion,
does not pass ante-mortem inspection must be withheld from slaughter.
(5) Stunning to render the animal unconscious shall be in accordance
with 9 CFR 313.15 or 313.16.
(6) All stunned/slaughtered and bled exotic animals shall be tagged
with a "U.S. Suspect" tag in an ear by the ante-mortem inspector or
designee prior to loading on the transport vehicle.
(7) The transport of intact exotic animal carcasses to an official
exotic animal establishment for post-mortem inspection shall be as
expedient as possible, and must be within the same day as field
slaughter.
(8) Ante-mortem cards (Form MP 402-2) shall be filled out by the
ante-mortem inspector. One copy is to be retained by the ante-mortem
inspector. The other copy shall accompany the transport vehicle to the
official exotic animal establishment and shall be delivered to the post-
mortem veterinarian.
(9) The ante-mortem inspector shall supervise all phases of field
ante-mortem inspection.
(b) To be performed on exotic animals that are inside of the
transport vehicle at an official exotic animal establishment.
(1) Reindeer, elk, deer, antelope, bison, and water buffalo are
eligible for transport vehicle inspection.
(2) The ante-mortem inspector shall remain outside the transport
vehicle while performing ante-mortem inspection.
(3) The person requesting transport vehicle inspection must provide
a transport vehicle that is as sanitary as practicable and that would
safely and thoroughly permit the inspection of an exotic animal from
outside of the transport vehicle as determined by the inspector.
(4) The ante-mortem inspector shall determine the adequacy and
safety of performing ante-mortem inspection. If, in the ante-mortem
inspector's opinion, the transport vehicle is not adequate or safe to
perform ante-mortem inspection, the service shall be denied.
(c) To be performed in pens at official exotic animal
establishments. The inspection shall be conducted in accordance with the
provisions contained in 9 CFR part 309.
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CHAPTER III--FOOD SAFETY AND INSPECTION SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF
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PART 352--EXOTIC ANIMALS; VOLUNTARY INSPECTION--Table of Contents
Sec. 352.11 Post-mortem inspection.
(a) Post-mortem inspection of reindeer, elk, deer, antelope, bison
and water buffalo shall be conducted in accordance with the provisions
contained in 9 CFR part 310 or as determined by the Administrator.
(b) The post-mortem examination of field ante-mortem-inspected
exotic animals must occur in the shortest length of time practicable and
on the day that field ante-mortem inspection is performed to minimize
the changes in the carcass which can affect the post-
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mortem examination, disposition and wholesomeness of the carcass and its
parts.
(c) The post-mortem veterinarian shall inspect and make the
disposition of all incoming "U.S. Suspect" tagged exotic animals.
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Sec. 352.12 Disposal of diseased or otherwise adulterated carcasses and parts.
This shall be conducted in accordance with the provisions contained
in 9 CFR part 311.
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[Title 9, Volume 2]
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[CITE: 9CFR352.13]
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PART 352--EXOTIC ANIMALS; VOLUNTARY INSPECTION--Table of Contents
Sec. 352.13 Handling and disposal of condemned or other inedible exotic animal products at official exotic animal establishments.
This shall be conducted in accordance with the provisions contained
in 9 CFR part 314.
[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 9, Volume 2]
[Revised as of January 1, 2003]
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[CITE: 9CFR352.14]
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PART 352--EXOTIC ANIMALS; VOLUNTARY INSPECTION--Table of Contents
Sec. 352.14 Entry into official establishments; reinspection and preparation of products.
This shall be conducted in accordance with the provisions contained
in 9 CFR 318.1, 318.2, and 318.3.
[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 9, Volume 2]
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[CITE: 9CFR352.15]
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Sec. 352.15 Records, registration, and reports.
This shall be conducted or maintained in accordance with the
provisions contained in 9 CFR 320.1 through 320.7.
[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 9, Volume 2]
[Revised as of January 1, 2003]
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[CITE: 9CFR352.16]
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PART 352--EXOTIC ANIMALS; VOLUNTARY INSPECTION--Table of Contents
Sec. 352.16 Exports.
This shall be conducted in accordance with the provisions contained
in 9 CFR 322.1 through 322.5.
[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 9, Volume 2]
[Revised as of January 1, 2003]
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[CITE: 9CFR352.17]
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PART 352--EXOTIC ANIMALS; VOLUNTARY INSPECTION--Table of Contents
Sec. 352.17 Transportation.
This shall be conducted in accordance with the provisions contained
in Secs. 325.1 through 325.21.
[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 9, Volume 2]
[Revised as of January 1, 2003]
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[CITE: 9CFR352.18]
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PART 352--EXOTIC ANIMALS; VOLUNTARY INSPECTION--Table of Contents
Sec. 352.18 Cooperation of States in Federal programs.
Under the "Talmadge-Aiken Act" of September 28, 1962 (7 U.S.C.
450), the Administrator is authorized to utilize employees and
facilities of States in carrying out Federal functions.
