Which of the following items must be included in an MOI regarding categorization?

• A. Documents The Date And Location Of The Meeting, The Name And Official Position Of The FSIS Employee Conducting The Meeting And Any Other FSIS Employee Present, The Names And Official Positions Of All Establishment Employees Attending The Meeting, A Summary Of All Information Discussed During The Meeting, A Closing Statement Certifying That The MOI Includes All The Information Discussed, And Is Promptly Signed And Dated By The Preparer
• B. Documents The Date And Location Of The Meeting
• C. Documents The Date And Location Of The Meeting, The Name And Official Position Of The FSIS Employee Conducting The Meeting And Any Other FSIS Employee Present, The Names And Official Positions Of All Establishment Employees Attending The Meeting, A Summary Of All Information Discussed During The Meeting, A Closing Statement Certifying That The MOI Includes All The Information Discussed During The Meeting, And Is Promptly Signed And Dated By The Preparer
• D. Documents The Date And Location Of The Meeting, The Names Of The Establishment Attendees

Answer: (C)

Documenting an MOI (Memorandum of Interview) for categorization requires a complete record of the meeting: who was there, what was discussed, when and where it happened, and a proper closing certification with a signature and date. The best choice includes all of these elements: the date and location of the meeting; the names and official positions of the FSIS employee conducting the meeting and any other FSIS employees present; the names and official positions of all establishment employees attending; a summary of everything discussed; a closing statement certifying that the MOI includes all information discussed; and a prompt signature and date by the preparer. This full set ensures accountability, traceability, and a clear record of the categorization discussion.

Other options omit essential parts. One only lists the date and location, which misses attendee details and the discussion summary. Another concentrates on attendee names but lacks the FSIS participant details, the discussion summary, or the certification. Without the complete combination of participants, summary, certification, and timely signing, the MOI wouldn’t fully document the meeting.