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CHAPTER 10 IMPORTS ANNEX O1.2 Preparation for the Import InspectionBefore the inspector conducts an import inspection the following tools should be considered andbe prepared:• import inspection log book or equivalent;• meat import worksheet;• meat import inspection checklist;• conditions of Importation of Meat and Meat Products (Annex A) to verify that required certificationstatements are present on the OMIC;• annex M and M-1 to determine the necessary laboratory sampling; and• hand tools available (knife, ruler).The inspector should ensure that the equipment necessary to perform meat import inspectiontasks are always available in the establishment, and that the establishment complies with thefacility and sanitation requirements applicable to establishments registered for inspection ofimported meat products.1.3 Delegation of Certain Import Inspection Responsibilities to the Operator of a RegisteredEstablishmentIn import inspection establishments where CFIA inspectors are not continuously present, certaininspection activities may be delegated to the operator to avoid delays in the inspection process.Examples of such activities are: removal of official seals, receiving imported shipments (includingthose with missing documents), selection of sample units, sorting of refused shipments, stampingrefused entry, etc.The inspector may authorize such inspection activities based on a written company program thatsatisfies the inspector that the activities shall be carried out as prescribed.The written program should include the following:• detailed description of all steps of the activity;• list of responsible employees;• records to be kept; and• procedure which must be signed by the operator.The inspector must monitor this program and when he/she identifies that the procedures are notbeing followed, removal of the privilege must be considered.2. The Visual Inspection Procedures Consists of:Documentation Review- Missing documents- Certificate reviewShipment Inspection Procedures- Official seal verification- Suitability of transport container- Acceptability of staging- Assessment of general condition of the shipment- Verify correlation between marking, certification and IIR- Count verification- Labelling verification- Selecting sample units when required2013-01-07 Page 2/7RDIMS 2327546 v6