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Meat and Poultry Inspection Seminars for International Government Officials
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For the past 15 years, the FSIS has sponsored an inspection seminar for international
government officials to familiarize them with U.S. inspection regulations and
procedures used by USDA to assure that the nation's meat, poultry and egg products
are safe, wholesome and properly labeled. FSIS is pleased to announce three Meat and
Poultry Inspection Seminars. The seminars will cover issues from farm to table, including HACCP
and Pathogen Reduction, animal production, import and export procedures, and the roles of
FDA, State, and local inspection agencies. These seminars will be held at three separate locations.
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For more information
Contact the FSIS Office of
International Affairs.
Phone: (202) 720-3473
FAX: (202) 690-3856
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Applicants MUST be government meat and poultry inspection officials. Applicants
must be fluent in the Spanish language for the seminar in Puerto Rico and fluent
in the English language to attend the seminars in Washington, DC, and Omaha,
Nebraska. Because of the limited spaces available, applicants will be admitted
to only one of the seminars listed. The seminar in Omaha, Nebraska is recommended
for those Officials who have 5 or more years of experience in the field of meat and
poultry inspection.
May 10-27, 2005
This seminar will be held in cooperation with the University of
Puerto Rico, Mayaguez. The 3-week seminar will include an overview of FSIS, including
introduction to Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP), pathogen reduction,
import and export policies and procedures, equivalence, animal production, and field
visits to import and export locations and processing and slaughter plants. This seminar
will be conducted entirely in the Spanish language. Participation will be limited to
thirty (30) individuals. The University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez, requires a
registration fee of $600.
June 6-24, 2005
This seminar will be held at the USDA Rural Development Headquarters Conference &
Training Center, located in Washington, DC. This 3-week seminar will also provide an
overview of FSIS, including introduction to Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points
(HACCP), pathogen reduction, import and export policies and procedures, equivalence,
animal production, and field visits to import and export locations and processing
and slaughter plants. Fluency in the English language is a prerequisite for this
seminar. Participation in this seminar will be limited to thirty-five (35) individuals.
August 22-September 2, 2005
This seminar and will be held at the FSIS Technical Service Center located in Omaha,
Nebraska. The seminar will be a 2-week in-depth seminar for senior international
government officials focusing on verification and enforcement of HACCP and pathogen
reduction regulations. This is a highly developed seminar intended for officials who
have a working knowledge of HACCP principles and their application in a meat or poultry
processing plant. Fluency in the English language is also a prerequisite for this
seminar. Participation in this seminar will be limited to thirty-five (35) individuals.
To request an application form, contact Cheryl Davis at 202-690-1004, or via Email at cheryl.davis@fsis.usda.gov.
The completed application form must be submitted by the applicant's financial sponsor.
Application forms may be mailed to FSIS Office of International Affairs, Room 2137-South
Building, Washington, D.C. 20250, faxed to (202) 690-3981, or submitted to cheryl.davis@fsis.usda.gov.
Applicants must include an e-mail address and/or a FAX number on their application for
proper notification. Applications are processed on a first come, first serve basis, as
the class size is limited. FSIS receives more than twice the number of applications than
can be accommodated. Early submittal of applications is therefore encouraged.
Participants who are selected to attend the seminars in Puerto Rico and Washington, DC
will be notified by March 4, 2005. Participants selected to attend the seminar in
Omaha, Nebraska will be notified later in the year.
Applicants are responsible for obtaining financial sponsors for their round trip air
transportation to the University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez; Washington, DC; or Omaha,
Nebraska, for their lodging, meals, and other miscellaneous expenses.
Preventive measures should be taken by travelers to the U.S. from Foot and Mouth Disease
infected countries.
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