Perform inspections of food-processing plants

Perform inspection activities at an abattoir or at a group of miscellaneous meat processing or handling establishments. Inspect establishments engaged in slaughtering livestock and processing meat. Examine animal and carcass before and after slaughtering to detect evidence of disease or other abnormal conditions. Determine that ingredients used in processing and marketing meat and meat products comply with governmental standards of purity and grading.

perform inspection of food processing plants
perform inspection of food-processing plants
perform inspection of food-processing plant
perform inspection of food processing plant
conduct inspections of food-processing plants
carry out inspections of food-processing plants
perform inspections of abattoirs and food-processing plants

skill/competence

occupation-specific

Perform inspections of food-processing plants is an essential skill of the following occupations:

Official veterinarian: Official veterinarians are professionals with a comprehensive scientific education. They have the authority to carry out, in an independent, ethical and personally responsible capacity all veterinary activities with particular focus on the health and welfare of animals and public health in accordance with national and international legislation. They are responsible for national animal disease eradication programmes, the protection of public health and food or animal inspection, animal movements, and import and export of live animals and their products.

Perform inspections of food-processing plants is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.

References

1. Perform inspections of food-processing plants – ESCO