EU TWINNING PROJECT
Terms Of Reference
SR12-IB-AG-02
Project / Capacity building for Upgrading of Food establishments and Animal By-Product managementComponent / 2. UPGRADING OF FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS
Activity / Activity 2.2Development of Check-lists and procedures for the assessment of food establishments
Activity 2.4 Organisation and execution of inspection assessment of structural conditions and classification of food establishments.
Short Term Expert / Mr. Janis Altenburgs, LV
Ms. Inga Skadule, LV
Mr. Edzart Bruiner, NL
Ms. Shemshad Jensen, DK
Date of Mission / 5 - 9October 2015 (4 working days)
Arrival / 05.10.2015
Working days / 06-09.10.2015
Departure / 09.10.2015 after work or 10.10.15
Version and status / Mission no. 33
1Terms of Reference for Activity
1.1Subject of the activity
Development of check-lists and procedures for the assessment of food establishments and organisation and execution of inspection assessment of structural conditions and classification of food establishments.
1.2Purpose of the Mission
The purpose of the mission is to evaluate and give recommendations for amendments to the drafted:
- checklist for slaughterhousesand meat establishments
- procedures for the inspection assessment of the establishments.
1.3Results of the Mission
The mission will result in a finaldraft check-lists and final draft procedures for the assessment of slaughterhouses and meat establishments including recommendations on how to organise and execute the actual assessment and classification.
1.4Persons involved
- Mr. Marko Bjekić, Coordinator for component 2, member of CWG
- Ms. Tamara Bošković, RTA Counterpart, member of CWG
- Ms. Ljiljana Ivanjac, Department of veterinary public health
- Ms. Željka Krgović, Chief veterinary inspector, Local level-Belgrade
- Mr. Damir Toth, Veterinary inspector, Local level-Belgrade
- Ms. Sunčica Delić, Veterinary inspector, Local level-Belgrade
- Mr. Dragan Radaković, Veterinary inspector, Local level - Sremski district
1.5Background of the Project
The overall objectives of the project are:
- to improve the structure and hygienic way of working in meat and milk establishments;
- to set up a management system to safely handle and process animal by-products;
- to improve the knowledge and practical skills of the competent authorities.
The project consists of four components:
1.Strategy development on upgrading of food establishments (meat and milk) and animal by-product management
2.The upgrading of meat and milk establishments
3.To improve the handling of Animal By-Products
4.Awareness Building
1.6Background information of the activity
The Veterinary Directorate needs assistance to finalise check-lists and procedures for the assessment of establishments dealing with food of animal origin. The checklist and procedures are to be used in the upgrading process during assessing and categorising of the establishments.
In addition the VD needs assistance how to organize the actual execution of inspection assessment of structural conditions and classification of food establishments. Input/ recommendations regarding more practical and logistic problems related to the assessment activities is needed; e.g. how to start up the process, what is important to remember, what are the major problems and how to deal with them.
Check list
During the first 2 mission of the activities 2.2 and 2.4the existing Serbian checklist were discussed and questions in check-lists were divided in structural, procedural/ hygienic or both, in addition recommendation for amendments were given. Based on this, the BC has drafted check lists for upgrading of slaughterhouses (red meat) and meat establishments. During thisthird mission the drafted checklists will be discussed and evaluated and recommendations will be given for amendments.
Procedures
During the first 2 missions of the activities 2.2 and 2.4 content for procedures for the upgrading process were discussed and a framework was produced describing which steps should be included, along withthe main questions and flows of information to be decided on.Based on this, the BC has drafted proceduresfor upgrading of slaughterhouses and meat establishments. During this third mission the drafted procedure will be discussed and evaluated and recommendations will be given for amendments.
Document for preparation of mission:
- Mission reports No. 25 and 30
- Draft National Programme for the upgrading of establishments dealing with food of animal origin
- Drafted check list
- Drafted procedure for the upgrading process
- List of examples on structural problems, e.g. as pictures with description
1.7Type of Short Term Expert
Senior STE with management experience in the areas to be addressed by this activity.
1.8Used Method
Checklists and procedures drafted by BC will be evaluated through discussion in BC working group and through a practical on-the-spot trainingfollowed by a theoretical evaluation. The BC working group will consist of the CWG members and a small group of inspectors (5 inspectors that are members of special inspection team). STE’s will give recommendations for amendments.
1.9Logistics and Local Arrangements
Arrangements will be made for Experts to be picked up in the airport by the Taxi driver Zoran Ristic +381 (0) 64 111 00 83.
Accommodation will be arranged at Hotel Petit Piaf, Skadarska 34, Belgrade 11000, Serbien +381 11 3035252.
2Agenda of the Visit for Activity
Day / Time / Room / Subject / Deliverables6 Oct / 09.00-12.00 / 549
Vet. Directorate / Discussion on the BC drafted procedures and checklist
Marko Bjekić, Željka Krgović, Biljana Merdović, Anđelika Medaković) / A mission report containing:
- All facts collected
- Problems encountered
- Recommendations for checklists and procedures
- Recommendations for organization for the inspection assessment
- Comments on progress
- Recommendation on future actions including input to training plan (16 training missions)
- Conclusion on the mission
12.30-15.30 / Discussion on the BC drafted procedures and checklist
(Marko Bjekic, Željka Krgović, Damir Toth, Sunčica Delić, Dragan Radaković, Biljana Merdović, Anđelika Medaković)
7 Oct / 08.00-12.00 / 1) / Practical training establishment
- Visit slaughterhouses establishments using drafted procedures and checklists
13.00-16.00 / 549
Vet. Directorate / Theoretical training
Discuss findings, evaluation and categorisation
(Željka Krgović, Damir Toth, Sunčica Delić, Dragan Radaković, Biljana Merdović, Anđelika Medaković)
8 Oct / 09.00-15.30 / 549
Vet. Directorate / Discussion on the BC drafted procedures and checklist
(Tamara Bošković,Marko Bjekić, Željka Krgović, Damir Toth, Sunčica Delić, Dragan Radaković, Biljana Merdović, Anđelika Medaković)
9 Oct / 09.00-12.00 / 549
Vet. Directorate / Coordination of future training plan
(Tamara Bošković, Marko Bjekić, Željka Krgović, Biljana Merdović, Anđelika Medaković)
12.30-15.30 / 549
Vet. Directorate / STE writing report
1) Establishment: The establishment should be in operation and it should deliver protection clothing.
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