La. Admin. Code tit. 51 § X-303
Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 9, September 20, 2024
Section X-303 - Nutria for Human Consumption [formerly paragraph 10:044]A. Persons wanting to process nutria for human consumption must meet certain minimum qualifications in order to be considered for inclusion in the nutria processing pilot program. 1. [formerly paragraph 10:044-1] P ermitted facilities shall:a. have access to an abundant supply of nutria animals for slaughtering and processing in order to keep each processing facility operating at an acceptable capacity in order to best utilize the personnel and resources of all departments;b. utilize processing facilities that are designed and constructed to meet the minimum standards of Part X of the state sanitary code;c. establish and adhere to a Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) quality control plan approved by LDAF that will render safe nutria meat which is free of harmful microorganisms and of sound, wholesome quality;d. receive and process only those nutria animals that have been taken by trappers who hold a valid license issued by the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF);e. pre-inspect nutria carcasses upon receipt from licensed trappers to verify suitability for submission for inspection. Carcasses that are deemed unsuitable for processing for human consumption shall be clearly marked or otherwise identified so as not to be subject to inspection or otherwise commingled with nutria deemed suitable for human consumption. Nutria carcasses declared not fit for human consumption shall be rejected from inspection and shall be destroyed and disposed of in a manner approved by LDHH and LDAF and shall not be allowed to create a nuisance and/or a source of contamination.La. Admin. Code tit. 51, § X-303
Promulgated by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Office of Public Health, LR 28:1316 (June 2002).AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with the provisions of R.S. 40:4.A.(1)(a), (6), (8) and 40:5.(5), (9). Also see R.S. 40:627.