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Annex E-4 - Meat Import Inspection Checklist

Date: Inspector:
Establishment: MCAP Control number:
checkboxOriginal certificate and IIR
checkboxSeals (if required) intact and match certificate
checkboxDescription of product on labels matches, same as on certificate
checkboxTemperature of carrier meets storage requirements on label of container
checkboxCarrier clean and in good repair; no incompatible goods
checkboxContainers in good condition; none crushed, wet, etc., no product exposed, on floor
checkboxMeat product for full inspection staged and samples pulled according to sampling plan
checkboxFrozen meat product tempered if required		 checkboxSamples (residue, micro) collected if required
checkboxAll samples inspected, defects noted
checkboxInspection noted in Inspector's log book
checkboxCompleted inspections: OMIC and IIR stamped
  • Originals to Ottawa
  • Inspector file
  • Inspection establishment

Refused Shipments
checkboxAll containers stamped "refused"
checkboxCFIA/ACIA 4320 completed and signed
checkboxCFIA Area Office and USDA notified
checkboxRefused CFIA red ball seal intact on carrier
Unmarked Meat Product
checkboxExport stamp or markings
checkboxExport stamp or markings matches certificate
checkboxUSDA seal number matches on OMIC
checkboxShipment must be destined to a registered meat facility for processing
Fully Marked Meat Product with a Registered Label

checkboxExport stamp or markings matches OMIC
checkboxLabel approval number is indicated on OMIC
checkboxProduct label meets all requirements as per label verification checklist.

 Unstamped Meat Product

checkboxExport stamp or markings match OMIC.
checkboxSeal # matches seal # on OMIC.
checkboxLabel meets all requirements as per checklist.
checkboxShipment destined to a registered meat facility for processing is maintained under seal.
Date Modified: 2007-12-13

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