FSIS requires that cell cultured meat establishments meet all FSIS regulatory requirements for obtaining a grant of inspection, including those for the development and implementation of Sanitation and Standard Operating Procedures and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) Plans.

• A. False
• B. Not required
• C. True
• D. Optional

Answer: (C)

When an establishment seeks a grant of inspection from FSIS for meat products, it must meet the agency’s requirements, including the development and implementation of Sanitation SOPs (SSOPs) and a HACCP plan. HACCP provides a proactive, science-based approach to identify and control hazards at critical points in the processing sequence, while SSOPs ensure proper sanitation practices throughout the facility to prevent contamination. For cell cultured meat sold as meat, FSIS treats it under the same safety framework, so these elements aren’t optional or discretionary—they are mandatory parts of obtaining and maintaining inspection coverage. Therefore, the statement is true.