Code of Federal Regulations (Last Updated: November 8, 2024) |
Title 7 - Agriculture |
Subtitle B - Regulations of the Department of Agriculture |
Chapter I - Agricultural Marketing Service (Standards, Inspections, Marketing Practices), Department of Agriculture |
SubChapter C - Requirements and Standards Under the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 and the Egg Products Inspection Act |
Part 62 - Agricultural Marketing Service Audit Verification and Accreditation Programs (Avaap) |
Subpart C - Audit and Accreditation Services |
§ 62.200 - Services.
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§ 62.200 Services.
QSVP, under this regulation, provide applicants, the ability to have USDA assess documented processes or systems.
(a) Assessment services provided under the regulations shall consist of:
(1) A review of the adequacy of an applicant's quality manual against LS Program QSVP procedures, internationally recognized guidelines, or other requirements as approved by the LS Program;
(2) An onsite assessment of the applicant's program to ensure implementation of provisions within the quality manual and the applicant's conformance with applicable program requirements and LS Program QSVP procedures; and
(3) A reassessment of the applicant's program to ensure continued implementation of provisions within the quality manual and the applicant's conformance with program requirements and applicable LS Program QSVP procedures;
(b) Developmental assistance in the form of training to explain LS Program QSVP procedures is available upon request.