As part of the NPIS, there are two FSIS inspectors assigned per slaughter line. What are their two jobs?

• A. Carcass Inspection and Verification Inspection
• B. Carcass Inspector and Line Supervisor
• C. Carcass Inspection and Temperature Verification
• D. Verification Inspection and Line Auditor

Answer: (A)

On each slaughter line under NPIS, two FSIS inspectors perform complementary duties to ensure both product quality and regulatory compliance. One inspector conducts Carcass Inspection, examining each carcass for defects or contamination that would render it unfit for human food and making condemnation decisions as needed. The other inspector performs Verification Inspection, observing the line and reviewing records to verify that the plant follows NPIS requirements, sanitation procedures, and process controls. This pairing keeps the line under continuous oversight from two perspectives: direct product assessment and process/compliance verification. The other options don’t fit because they describe roles that aren’t standard FSIS inspections on the NPIS line (such as plant line supervision or auditing roles) or mix in a temperature-focused task that isn’t a separate NPIS inspection role.