date:Nov 01, 2012
bulk of Americas imported beef products, said Buck. It is not clear what caused this policy change.
The agency insists it has not backed off foreign inspection; its just being smarter about targeting audits to where the potential problems are. Plus, FSIS points out, in-country inspections are just one part of the triad of protection for imports.
Nevertheless, the agency responded to follow up questions Wednesday by saying it would take a second look at its protocols regarding foreign audits: