FSIS requirements for sanitation are found in which regulation?

• A. 9 CFR 416.1-416.6
• B. FSIS Directive 5000.1
• C. OSHA Regulations
• D. FDA Guidelines

Answer: (A)

Sanitation requirements for meat and poultry establishments are codified in 9 CFR 416.1-416.6. This regulation lays out the formal, enforceable standards for a sanitation program, including the master sanitation schedule, sanitation standard operating procedures, employee hygiene, premises and equipment cleanliness, pest control, and water and ingredient handling. It’s the regulatory foundation that FSIS inspectors reference when evaluating whether an establishment maintains sanitary conditions. FSIS directives, while helpful for implementation, are internal guidance, not the regulation itself. OSHA governs general workplace safety, not FSIS-sanctioned sanitation for meat and poultry. FDA guidelines apply to foods regulated by FDA, not to FSIS-regulated products.