SECTION 2: DOCUMENTATION REVIEW

Application requires the following information:

2.1 The operator has developed, implemented and maintained written procedures to ensure all beef products identified as eligible for export to Japan meet all Japanese requirements. Yes No

2.1.2 Indicate with a check mark that each of the following elements are present for the written procedures:

( Does not have to be a CCP but, to be auditable, the program must include these elements. Can be a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) referenced to the CCP on dentition/aging )

Specified limits Monitoring Deviation Procedures Verification Records

2.2 The written procedures identify the following:

2.2.1 Determination of the age of cattle by a method acceptable to the CFIA.1 Yes No

2.2.2 From the point where age is determined, distinguishing cattle determined to be 20 months of age or less and/or the carcasses, offal and other parts of carcasses derived from such cattle. Yes No

2.2.3 Application of a mark or device to clearly identify the carcass sides of animals 20 months of age or less. Yes No

2.2.4 Hygienic removal of the head, excluding tongue and cheek meat. Yes No

2.2.5 Hygienic removal of the palatine tonsils during head preparation. Yes No

2.2.6 Hygienic removal of the lingual tonsils during tongue harvesting. Yes No

2.2.7 Hygienic removal of the spinal cord and dura mater during dressing. Yes No

2.2.8 Hygienic removal of the distal ileum during dressing. Yes No

2.2.9 Hygienic removal of the vertebral column including the dorsal root ganglia during cutting. Yes No

2.2.10 Eligible carcasses and offal segregated temporarily or by space from other carcasses, parts thereof and offal. Yes No

2.2.11 Eligible carcasses are cut / deboned in distinct lots. Any product with the potential to be exported to Japan is processed in compliance with Japan's requirements. Yes No

2.2.12 Boxes containing eligible meat or offal are labelled in a manner that will easily distinguish them from boxes containing meat or offal derived from other cattle. Yes No

2.3 Production records for products of Canadian origin are kept for 2 years. Yes No

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