Final Report of an Audit Carried Out in France Covering France's Meat and Poultry Inspection System, November 30 through December 21, 2005

摘要

The audit took place in France from November 30 through December 21, 2005. An opening meeting mas held on November 30, 2005 in Paris, France, with the Central Competent Authority (CCA). At this meeting, the auditor confirmed the objective and scope of the audit, the auditor's itinerary, and requested additional information needed to complete the audit of France's meat and poultry inspection system. The auditor was accompanied during the entire audit by representatives from the CCA, the General Food Directorate, and/or representatives from the 'Departement' inspection offices. This audit was a routine annual audit. The objective of the audit was to evaluate the performance of the CCA with respect to controls over meat producing/storage establishments certified by the CCA as eligible to export meat products to the United States. In pursuit of the objective, the following sites were visited: the headquarters of the CCA, three 'Departement' offices (DDSV), three laboratories, three slaughter establishments, and one processing establishment.