Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 28, July 12, 2024
(a)
On-site inspections.
(1) In order to grant
certification, a certifying agent must conduct an initial on-site inspection of
each production unit, facility, and site that produces or distributes covered
animals or covered products that is included in an operation for which
certification is requested. An on-site inspection must be conducted at least
once every 12 months thereafter for each certified operation that produces or
distributes covered animals or covered products for the purpose of determining
whether to approve the request for certification or whether certification of
the operation should continue.
(2)
The Department may require that additional inspections be performed by an
accredited certifying agent or the Department for the purpose of determining
compliance with the Act and this Chapter. Additional inspections may be
announced or unannounced as required by the Department.
(b) Scheduling.
(1) The initial on-site inspection must be
conducted within three (3) months following a determination that the applicant
appears to comply or may be able to comply with the requirements of the Act and
this Chapter.
(2) All on-site
inspections must be conducted when an authorized representative of the
operation who is knowledgeable about the operation is present, can access
operation records, and at a time when facilities and activities that
demonstrate the operation's compliance with or capability to comply with the
applicable provisions of the Act and this Chapter can be
observed.
(c)
Verification of information. The on-site inspection of an operation must
verify:
(1) The operation's compliance or
capability to comply with the Act and this Chapter; and
(2) That the information provided in
accordance with sections
1326.3 and
1326.8 of this Article accurately
reflects the practices used or to be used by the applicant for certification or
by the certified operation.
(d) Exit interview. The certifying agent must
conduct an exit interview with an authorized representative of the operation
who is knowledgeable about the inspected operation to confirm the accuracy and
completeness of inspection observations and information gathered during the
on-site inspection. The certifying agent must also address the need for any
additional information as well as any issues of concern.
(e) A copy of the on-site inspection report
shall be sent to the inspected operation by the certifying agent.
1. New
section filed 9-1-2022; operative 9-1-2022 pursuant to Government Code section
11343.4(b)(3)
(Register 2022, No. 35). Filing deadline specified in Government Code section
11349.3(a)
extended 60 calendar days pursuant to Executive Order N-40-20 and an additional
60 calendar days pursuant to Executive Order N-71-20.
Note: Authority cited: Section
25993,
Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections
25990
and
25991,
Health and Safety Code.
