IPP verification responsibilities for SRM removal include which of the following?

• A. review SRM regulations
• B. review the establishment SRM procedures and records
• C. through direct observation, ensure that the establishment effectively removes, segregates, denatures, and disposes of SRMs
• D. document regulatory compliance and noncompliance in PHIS

Answer: (C)

Directly observing how SRMs are handled in the establishment gives the most concrete evidence that removal, segregation, denaturation, and disposal are actually carried out as required. While reviewing regulations or the establishment’s procedures and records can inform you about what should be done and what has been documented, they don’t prove that the practice is effective in real operation. Seeing the process in action shows whether the controls are being followed and SRMs are truly being removed from edible product streams, properly segregated, denatured, and disposed of. Documenting compliance in PHIS or merely reviewing records and procedures may support verification, but they don’t alone verify performance in the plant.