A PUBLICATION FOR MEMBERS OF THE PET FOOD ASSOCIATION OF CANADA. Laurie Ross Regulatory Affairs Committee Chairperson

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1 MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT Welcome to the Fall issue of, a report that summarizes many of the regulatory initiatives we are working on. Some topics will be on our radar for a long period of time; while others are nearing completion. We invite you to share this report widely in your company as it provides information across many facets of the pet food business. As of the 2016 PFAC Fall Conference, I will be turning over the PFAC Presidency to Laurie Ross. Laurie has played a key role serving as Chair of our Regulatory Affairs Committee. Thank you for the opportunity of serving as your President! Diane Loiselle PFAC President Laurie Ross Regulatory Affairs Committee Chairperson Can t attend 2016 PFAC Fall Conference? All presentations will be posted on our website after the conference.

2 Page 2 CANADA AVIAN INFLUENZA Last year at approximately this time, Canada was dealing with an outbreak of high path Avian Influenza (AI). While processed pet food is heat-treated sufficiently to kill the AI pathogens, many countries still impose trade bans during outbreak periods. CFIA and Market Access Secretariat advise us that some countries do not have the ability in their legislation (China, in particular) to view Canada as having outbreak regions, and thus, when an outbreak occurs, the whole country is treated as the outbreak region. On October 5, 2015, Canada served notice to the WTO that it was avian influenza free, yet some countries still have not resumed trade. China asked for more information from CFIA and that was provided by the end of February As of the date of this report, China has not lifted its ban. Meanwhile, the USA was having its own AI difficulties and the AI region was so large that Canada imposed significant restrictions for the importation of poultry products and poultry meal. This had an impact on Canadian pet food manufacturers. CFIA recognizes the deficiency in its own regulation in that it does not exempt heat-treated products from a ban. CFIA is working towards a solution that will allow the trade of pet food and pet food ingredients during AI outbreak times. ELECTRONIC CERTIFICATION In previous industry meetings, CFIA announced that it is working toward an electronic certification system that would allow for electronic transfer of documents for imports and exports. There is a working group of industry and CFIA representatives working on this concept. One of our allied Associations, FCPC, is a member of the working group and has committed to seek input from PFAC and to update us on the progress. The working group was scheduled to hold a meeting in April of 2016, but that meeting has not taken place. In July 2016 a FIT survey (first impressions test) was circulated via FCPC to some of our mutual members. According to those who

3 Page 3 CANADA (continued) received it, the concept was very preliminary and did not provide enough meaningful information to judge its effectiveness. There may be an opportunity for a small number of companies to volunteer to work with designers and test portions of the system in the next few months. This is expected to be a very lengthy process because CFIA needs to negotiate their system, once developed, with foreign competent authorities, starting with the USA. As of the date of this Report, we are advised that high-level discussions between CFIA and USDA have begun. IMPORTATION OF SPECIALTY MEALS In the past, CFIA was unable to approve the importation of specialty meals, like duck meal, from the European Union. PFAC had written to the President and the CVO of CFIA on numerous occasions asking for a solution to the requirement for a CVO-CVO agreement, which CFIA had refused to sign. In February 2017, the EU amended its regulation that had required the agreement and this paved the way for the future importation of specialty meals. PFAC immediately contacted CFIA and made a formal request for an audit, required before importation could begin. In the ensuing months, a list of facilities in the EU that will need to be inspected was compiled. In a recent meeting with Dr. Faiza Aklil, import specialist for CFIA, she indicated that she has approval to go to Europe to inspect the facilities and that she is hoping this will take place by the end of 2016, or by the end of March 2017 at the latest. Companies in our industry will share the cost of the inspections with a number of companies from the feed industry. Following Dr. Aklil s visit to the EU, a report will be submitted to the EU and once final, an export certificate will be negotiated. In terms of when meals could start flowing, companies should expect that it will be several months following the audit until importation can begin. Realistically, the end of the first quarter of 2017 would be the earliest time.

4 Page 4 CANADA (continued) IMPORTATION OF FINISHED PET FOOD FROM THE EU In early 2016, funded by companies in our industry, Dr. Aklil and Dr. Melvin Walsh made an audit visit to the EU for the purposes of confirming production methods for pet food. Nine facilities in six countries were visited. In May 2016, CFIA issued a draft report to the EU suggesting a number of corrective actions. On November 1, 2016, AIRS was updated to indicate that an import permit for finished pet food from the European Union is no longer required. The finished goods must be accompanied by the new Health Certificate, endorsed by the competent authority in the exporting member state of the EU. ANNEX III PET FOOD INGREDIENTS Many of you are aware that a revised Annex III for the importation of pet food ingredients will go into force on November 1. Unfortunately, this document was developed without consultation of our industry and thus, we have had a number of conversations with CFIA about this, resulting in the delayed implementation. One of the issues that has come to light is the requirement for the supplier to provide proprietary information about their suppliers. CFIA has agreed to remove question 1.1 from the Annex III, and while they will still ask for this information, it will be shared between only APHIS and CFIA, not between APHIS, CFIA, the supplier and their customer. We view this as a positive outcome of our intervention on this issue. The revised Annex III (attached to this Report, see page 14) went into effect on November 1, 2016 ANNEX I PET FOOD IMPORTATION OTHER THAN USA (OR EU) CFIA previously advised that they were revising Annex I, which is part of the import permit process for pet food not covered by the USA Import Policy (and the soon to be approved EU policy see discussion above).

5 Page 5 CANADA (continued) PFAC has proposed certain editorial changes to the document to clarify some required information (such as what is meant by a container ) and to remove what we view as redundant information. Our suggestions have been accepted by CFIA. The revised Annex I is attached to this Report (see page 10) and went into effect on November 1, DOMESTIC SUBSTANCE LIST For a number of years, we have been working with our consultant, Mr. Keith Mussar, to rectify the exclusion of many pet food ingredients from the Domestic Substance List. We have been working with Environment Canada to find an elegant solution for this problem without the disruption of trade or the manufacture of pet food. We are presently working on a time line that will have most of our ingredient issues resolved by the end This is a complicated issue and to provide more detail is beyond the scope of what we can offer here. However, if you would like more information, please contact Martha (Marty) Wilder our Executive Director and she can provide more background. PHYTOSANITARY CERTIFICATES In 2012, the CFIA conducted a consultation (Directives D and D-12-05) regarding a proposed requirement for phyto-sanitary certificates for certain grains and seeds. The move was prompted as a measure to control the infestation into Canada of the khapra beetle and weed seeds. The initial implementation date was suspended after it became apparent that more consultation was required and that consultation continues to this date. The next round of broader stakeholder consultations on the draft directives is to be communicated this fall through multiple channels (WTO notification process, CFIA Listserv, Canadian grain industry association networks, etc.) We will continue to monitor and comment on these Directives when the next consultation is re-opened.

6 Page 6 USA FSMA The first phase of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) is rolled out this year, and in fact, Large companies (as defined in the Regulation) were to have their food safety control plans in place and operational by September Smaller companies will be required to comply in subsequent years, beginning in September, FSMA is the largest piece of regulation seen by the food and feed industry in decades. In Canada, among others, NSF.org, located on the University of Guelph campus, is offering FSMA training for pet food manufacturers. NSF will be present at the PFAC Fall Conference with a table-top display if you wish more information. Attendees at the PFAC Conference will also be provided with a FSMA update and future updates will be posted on the PFAC website. PET FOOD IMPORTS FROM THE USA On July 1, 2016, the final phase of the revised import policy for shelf stable heat-treated pet foods from the USA went into effect. That phase removed the requirement for the accompanying affidavit (an interim measure set up to facilitate trade) and replaced it with the requirement for a facility approval number signifying that the facility had received an APHIS inspection. We received very few inquiries/comments when July 1 came and went and we believe that the system proposed by industry to government is working and companies have adapted without disruption to trade. The entire process brought together the pet food industry associations in Canada and the USA and five other stakeholder associations, all of whom had members who would have been affected by the new policy. This is a good case study in how effective we can be when speaking with one common voice.

7 Page 7 USA (continued) PET FOOD SAMPLES Following a number of meetings and discussions with CFIA about our industry s need to be able to import samples of pet food, CFIA has changed its approach. Now, there are two ways to import pet food samples. Method 1: Samples originating at a US facility (now inspected for export to Canada by USDA/APHIS) may enter along with other finished goods imported from that facility. These samples should be packaged and produced at that facility. They require an export certificate, however, they may be included on the multi-shipment certificate used for finished goods shipped from that facility. Method 2: The second method focuses on how the samples are handled and disposed of when they enter Canada. The process involves a CFIA inspection as to your handling, separation and disposal methods and according to Dr. Faiza Aklil, the inspection component may be added to another CFIA inspection you are having. If you wish to add a sample inspection, you should contact your District Veterinarian. Below, you will see criteria for samples from the USA. Once you have satisfied your District veterinarian on these points, you can apply for a sample permit. Of course, you can do this in the reverse order, but your permit will not be issued until an inspection of your facility has been completed and approved. When to use each method: Method 1 (no permit required include with finished goods): when your company has manufactured the product in a facility approved by USDA to ship to Canada and you may release the product outside of your facility and/or control For example, sales samples. Method 2 (apply for a permit): If you want to evaluate a competitor s product (so you can t attest to the export certificate conditions), if the samples are unpackaged or if the sample was not produced at a facility approved to export to Canada (i.e. A research facility). You must be able to keep the product within your control and account for any product consumed (e.g. by a test) and any remaining product that had to be destroyed.

8 Page 8 USA (continued) IMPORT CONDITIONS FOR PET FOOD SAMPLES FROM USA 1. Each shipment of pet food must be shipped directly to (approved facility name and address) 2. The imported products are for EVALUATION, FEEDING TRIALS, AND LABORATORY ANALYSIS only. This permit does not authorize any use of these products for any purpose other than RESEARCH conducted by the importer 3. Products may not be sold or distributed 4. Any unused product or derivatives thereof must be destroyed by incineration 5. All products subject to this permit to import into Canada MUST bear a sticker on the label, in a highly visible and prominent colour, with the following wording: FOR RESEARCH PURPOSES ONLY NOT FOR RESALE 6. All products subject to this permit to import must be handled or disposed of in accordance with the importing facility s standard operating procedure. 7. Accurate records must be kept of the amount of pet food imported, stored, used, and disposed of, and these records shall be made available to CFIA upon request. 8. Records shall be maintained for a minimum of 2 years. It is our expectation that a similar process will be employed for samples manufactured in the European Union. SIMPLIFYING EXPORTS TO THE USA As a part of the discussions for the USA-Canada import policy, a commitment was made by both competent authorities to try to simplify the burden on Canadian companies exporting to the USA. In May of 2016, Dr. Kafidi reported that a number of meetings have been held to discuss possibilities. The first step is to negotiate a single export certificate for the USA. Our goal will be to press for a multi-shipment certificate as is available for imports to Canada.

9 Page 9 USA (continued) OTHER PROPOSALS WE ARE WATCHING: Recently, a USA Federal Law passed that superseded the Vermont state law on GMO labelling. The law provides that Labelling requirements can be presented in different ways (e.g. on a website), not necessarily on pack. Pierre Paradis, Quebec s Minister of Agriculture has publicly expressed his interest in GMO labelling for fisheries and food in Quebec. A report commissioned by Health Canada was released recently. Consumers are confused about terms like Genetically Engineered, but 78% want clearer labels on packaging. Health Canada may be re-considering it s previous position that GM labelling should be voluntary on human food. If so, there may be consumer expectation for pet food products to bear the same information. Some other US-based regulatory initiatives we are watching are a BPA ban in California and a proposition to ban certain exotic animal proteins (including kangaroo) in California. In addition, for your information, there is a class action lawsuit in the USA attacking Made in USA claims. Stay tuned. NOTEWORTHY DNA TESTING FOR PET FOOD Although not regulatory per se, we thought you would like to be aware that DNA testing of pet food products is now available to the general public at a very inexpensive price. Preliminary analysis of test results from the available DNA kits reveals that this testing is quite accurate and provides very detailed reporting as to the animal species contained in your products. We know that you are very concerned about the quality of your ingredients and safety of your products and you may wish to know more about the availability of these tests to do your own risk assessments. Please contact our office for more information.

10 Page 10 ANNEX 1 Annex 1 Importation of Commercially Prepared Pet Food IMPORTATION OF COMMERCIALLY PREPARED PET FOOD Facility Questionnaire for Risk Assessment Facility Questionnaire for Risk Assessment 1. Provide the type(s) of processed pet food or treats that you wish to export to Canada. 2. Provide the complete name and address of the processing facility where the pet food product for export to Canada is processed (please include the governmentapproval number of the facility). 3. Provide a complete list of ALL animal origin material that is received, processed, stored and/or handled in the processing facility. Include the following: a) Processed animal proteins, rendered meals or rendered fats (e.g. meat meal, bone meal, blood meal, dried blood products, hydrolyzed proteins, poultry meal, feather meal, rendered fats) b) Offal, tankage, gluestock, glands, edible or inedible meat c) Eggs, milk, and any other animal-origin ingredients not listed above 4. For each animal origin material that is received, processed, stored and/or handled in the processing facility, list the species and country of origin. a) Provide the name, address, and government-approval number for the supplier of each material. b) Does that manufacturer/supplier receive, handle, store, or process any ruminant material on its premises? If yes, what is the country of origin of the ruminant material? See notes after question Please provide appropriate flow charts showing the complete manufacturing process flow from receipt of raw material to storage of finished product. Identify the Critical Control Points (CCP) on the chart and their control parameters. Describe the processing, thermal treatment, and other steps that the pet food undergoes in the processing facility. 6. Location of animal products used in the facility:

11 in the processing facility, list the species and country of origin. a) Provide the name, address, and government-approval number for the supplier of each material. b) Does that manufacturer/supplier receive, handle, store, or process any ruminant material on its premises? If yes, what is the country of origin of the ruminant material? See notes after question 8. Page Please provide appropriate flow charts showing the complete manufacturing process flow from receipt of raw material to storage of finished product. Identify the ANNEX 1Critical (continued) Control Points (CCP) on the chart and their control parameters. Describe the processing, thermal treatment, and other steps that the pet food undergoes in the processing facility. 6. Location of animal products used in the facility: a) Are ruminant and non-ruminant raw ingredients stored and handled separately? b) How does the facility verify that no cross-contamination occurs between ruminant and non-ruminant raw ingredients? What are the methods of separation? (Provide a copy of your SOP). c) Is cleaning and disinfecting of grinders, mixers, and other equipment performed between batches of product containing ruminant and non-ruminant origin ingredients? If so, how is the equipment cleaned and disinfected? (Provide a copy of your SOP.) 7. Packaging and storage: a) Are the products packaged and stored in a manner that prevents cross-contamination or commingling? b) Are all finished products packaged at the processing facility? If no, provide the name, address, and contact information for the facility where finished product is packaged. 8. What is the name of the central competent veterinary authorityty that inspects and approves the production of your product and which has the authority to provide government certification for materials being exported to Canada? Signatures/endorsements: Signature of Facility Official Name of Facility Official Title of Facility Official Contact information (telephone and ): I, the salaried veterinary inspector of (insert name of CCV) do hereby certify that the questionnaire above is complete and accurate as submitted and that: (Insert appropriate clause below)

12 7. Packaging and storage: a) Are the products packaged and stored in a manner that prevents cross-contamination or commingling? Page 12 b) Are all finished products packaged at the processing facility? If no, provide the name, address, and contact information for the facility where finished product packaged. Fall,is2016, Vol 8, Issue 1 8. What is the name of the central competent veterinary authorityty that inspects and ANNEX 1approves (continued) the production of your product and which has the authority to provide government certification for materials being exported to Canada? Signatures/endorsements: Signature of Facility Official Name of Facility Official Title of Facility Official Contact information (telephone and ): I, the salaried veterinary inspector of (insert name of CCV) do hereby certify that the questionnaire above is not complete submitted that: receives Either the facility does receiveand anyaccurate ruminantasmaterial; or and the facility (Insert appropriate ruminant material. clause below) Signature of Veterinary Inspector Official Seal of CCVA Name of Veterinary Inspector Title of Veterinary Inspector Date of last annual inspection: The section below should only be completed for facilities if they were inspected by a non-veterinary inspector (such as a USA National Oceanic Atmospheric Agency (NOAA) inspector). The questionnaire must be endorsed by a full-time, salaried veterinarian of the CCVA. Signature of Inspector Name of Inspector This memorandum provides information about regulatory initiatives affecting the import and export of pet food Title of Inspector Signature of full-time, salaried veterinarian of the CCVA Title of full-time, salaried veterinarian of the CCVA

13 Signature of Veterinary Inspector Official Seal of CCVA Page 13 Name of Veterinary Inspector Title1of(continued) Veterinary Inspector ANNEX Date of last annual inspection: The section below should only be completed for facilities if they were inspected by a non-veterinary inspector (such as a USA National Oceanic Atmospheric Agency (NOAA) inspector). The questionnaire must be endorsed by a full-time, salaried veterinarian of the CCVA. Signature of Inspector Name of Inspector Title of Inspector Signature of full-time, salaried veterinarian of the CCVA Title of full-time, salaried veterinarian of the CCVA Name of full-time, salaried veterinarian of the CCVA Date (yyyy/mm/dd) Official Seal of CCVA Official Seal of CCVA NOTES NOTES Canada s Health of Animals Act and Regulations prohibits the feeding of certain bovine tissues (SRM or Specified Risk Materials) from bovine animals that originate from Canada s Health Animals Regulations prohibits the BSE feeding of Status, certain to bovine countries that theof CFIA doesact notand recognize to be of Negligible Risk any tissues animal. (SRM or Specified Risk Materials) from bovine animals that originate from countries that the CFIA does not recognize to be of Negligible BSE Risk Status, to any animal. Specified Risk Material (SRM): from bovine animals originating from countries NOT of Negligible BSE Risk Status includes the skull, brain, trigeminal ganglia, eyes, tonsils, Specified (SRM): from bovine animals originating fromand countries NOT of spinal cord,risk and Material dorsal root ganglia of cattle aged 30 months or older, the distal Negligible BSE Risk Status includes the skull, brain, trigeminal ganglia, eyes, tonsils, ileum of cattle of all ages. spinal cord, and dorsal root ganglia of cattle aged 30 months or older, and the distal ileum of cattle of all ages.

14 Page 14 ANNEX 3 CFIA Facility Questionnaire for EXPORT of Rendered Products to CANADA TAHD DSAT IE Annex 3 This facility questionnaire must be completed by any facility that wishes to export to Canada animal products and by-products defined as rendered products by CFIA. The purpose of the Questionnaire is to identify ruminant and/or SRM cross contamination risks. An annual on-site inspection by the endorsing Central Competent veterinary authority is required to verify that the information provided within this questionnaire is complete and accurate as presented. Note: no questionnaire is required for fish oil. A completed questionnaire is required for all other commodities listed as rendered products within the import policy: TAHD-DSAT-IE Animal Health Import Requirements for Raw Inedible Products and Rendered products. FACILITY INFORMATION Name of Facility Being Inspected: Mailing address of Facility if different than physical address: Physical Address of Facility: List processes that the facility performs (thermal processing/manufacture, chemical extraction, packaging, storage, etc.): FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE INFORMATION Name of Facility Representative completing questionnaire: Person present during annual inspection (if same person then indicate same ): Title: Contact information: telephone number: Document Number: Document Name: Rendered Products Facility Questionnaire (Ruminant X Contam) Page 1 of 5

15 Page 15 ANNEX 3 (continued) CFIA Facility Questionnaire for EXPORT to CANADA TAHD DSAT IE Annex 3 COMPETENT AUTHORITY VETERINARIAN OR INSPECTOR INFORMATION Name and title of CCVA Veterinarian or CCVA Inspector Performing Annual Inspection: Name of Central Competent Veterinary Authority and individual CCVA Veterinarian (that endorses the questionnaire and annual inspection): ATTACH ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION, AS REQUIRED. 1. List all the animal origin ingredients, species of origin and country of origin and industry source in the table below for all animal origin materials received, stored, processed or otherwise handled in this facility, and all animal origin ingredients for all products produced in the facility. For tallow, indicate the % of insoluble impurities as greater than or less than 0.15%. Animal Origin Ingredient Species of Origin and Tissue type (if relevant) Country of Origin Source of product: Central Competent Veterinary Authority (CCVA) inspected Abattoir; Dead stock yard; Other 2. The following questions pertain to ruminant ingredients received, stored, handled, or processed in the facility. They deal with risk of cross-contamination with ruminant-origin material (which is a prohibited material to feed to ruminants) as well as with Specified Risk Material (SRM). SRM is bovine tissues which may not be used as feed material for any animal in Canada, consisting of the skull, brain, eyes, trigeminal ganglia, spinal cord, vertebral column, and dorsal root ganglia of bovines 30 months of age and over sourced from countries of controlled BSE Risk Status or of bovines 12 months of age and over sourced from countries of undetermined risk for BSE as well as the distal ileum of bovines of all ages Does the facility receive, store, handle or process any ruminant origin ingredients? : Yes No If the answer is No, please proceed to question #3. Document Number: Document Name: Rendered Products Facility Questionnaire (Ruminant X Contam) Page 2 of 5

16 Page 16 ANNEX 3 (continued) CFIA Facility Questionnaire for EXPORT to CANADA TAHD DSAT IE Annex If YES, please describe what ruminant tissues are received, handled, processed or stored Does the facility maintain dedicated processing rooms for ruminant and non-ruminant product? Yes No 2.4. Does the facility maintain dedicated processing equipment (ie: lines, machinery, and tools) for ruminant and non-ruminant product? Yes No 2.5. Does the facility maintain dedicated storage rooms for ruminant and non-ruminant product? Yes No 2.6. Does the facility maintain dedicated employees for ruminant and non-ruminant product? Yes No 2.7. Does the facility maintain appropriate documentation (ie: signs and labels) and employee training to ensure non-ruminant product does not come in contact with ruminant product? Yes No 2.8. Does the facility use dedicated trucks/containers (e.g. bulk tank) for incoming material? Yes No 2.9. Does the facility use dedicated trucks/containers for out-going material? Yes No If yes, what is the basis for the dedication? (Species of origin? Type of supplier CCVA inspected abattoir, dead stock yards? Other?) Does the facility use unidirectional product flow? Yes No Does the facility have a preventative control plan (PCP)? Yes No If yes: What are the hazards named in the PCP? List them by category type: chemical, biological and physical: What are the mitigation measures used to control these hazards? Does the facility have a traceability program & recall plan in place? Yes No If YES, does the facility carry out a test of their traceability/recall program? Yes No If YES, how? When was the last test? What were the results? 3. Does the facility maintain sanitation and prevent adulteration or contamination of finished products with incoming materials or products of a lesser quality status? This may occur by proper use of chemicals, product direction flow protocols, cleaning & disinfection procedures, using signs and labels, cleaning and sanitizing procedures for processing equipment, conveyances storage areas, other equipment and trucks, etc.. Yes No 4. For dry rendered products only: Is the moisture content of the rendered meals manufactured, stored, processed, or otherwise handled in this facility less than 10%? Yes No If No, indicate moisture content:. Document Number: Document Name: Rendered Products Facility Questionnaire (Ruminant X Contam) Page 3 of 5

17 Page 17 ANNEX 3 (continued) CFIA Facility Questionnaire for EXPORT to CANADA TAHD DSAT IE Annex 3 5. For liquid products (i.e. poultry digest or fish protein hydrolysate): Is the product for further processing in Canada? Yes No If No, please indicate the processing time and temperature, or ph or other processing that the product has undergone. For fats and oils of animal origin (including yellow grease or used fats or oils from commercial enterprises): 6. Is the oil or fat a single species origin product? Yes If Yes, which species?. No If No, describe:. 7. For mixed product or for bovine origin oil or fat (sole source) 7.1. Does the product contain less than 0.15% insoluble impurities? Yes No 7.2 If Yes, does the facility obtain testing from an independent third party laboratory recognized by CCVA equivalent of the Standards Council of Canada (SCA)/Conseil Canadien des Normes (CCN)? Yes No Specify name of the independent third party laboratory used: and the national standards council equivalent to the SCA in the country of origin. 8. What is the name of the central competent veterinary authority (CCVA) which oversees (inspects and approves) the production facility and which has the authority to provide government certification for materials being exported to Canada? SIGNATURES/ENDORSEMENTS: Signature of Facility Official Name of Facility Official Title of Facility Official Contact information (telephone and ): Document Number: Document Name: Rendered Products Facility Questionnaire (Ruminant X Contam) Page 4 of 5

18 Page 18 ANNEX 3 (continued) CFIA Facility Questionnaire for EXPORT to CANADA TAHD DSAT IE Annex 3 I, the salaried veterinary inspector of (insert name of CCV) do hereby certify that the questionnaire above is complete and accurate as submitted and that: (Insert appropriate clause below) Either the facility does not receive any ruminant material; OR the facility receives ruminant material. Signature of Veterinary Inspector OFFICIAL SEAL OF CCVA Name of Veterinary Inspector Title of Veterinary Inspector Date of last annual inspection: The section below should only be completed for facilities if they were inspected by a nonveterinary inspector (such as a USA National Oceanic Atmospheric Agency (NOAA) inspector). The questionnaire must be endorsed by a full-time, salaried veterinarian of the CCVA. Signature of Inspector Name of Inspector Title of Inspector Signature of full-time, salaried veterinarian of the CCVA Title of full-time, salaried veterinarian of the CCVA Name of full-time, salaried veterinarian of the CCVA OFFICIAL SEAL OF CCVA Document Number: Document Name: Rendered Products Facility Questionnaire (Ruminant X Contam) Page 5 of 5