Under NSIS, the establishment must identify animals or carcasses that have been sorted and removed for disposal before inspection. Which of the following is a valid method to do this?

• A. Place them in a disposal bin with no mark
• B. Notify after inspection
• C. Mark with a unique tag, tattoo, or similar device
• D. Use a daily log only

Answer: (C)

Identification and traceability of carcasses removed before inspection are essential. The best method is to mark each animal or carcass with a unique tag, tattoo, or similar device. This provides an immediate, visible signal that these items are out of the inspection stream, allowing inspectors and staff to clearly distinguish them from items that remain for inspection. It also creates a traceable record tied to time, batch, or disposal reason, which supports accountability and prevents inadvertent re-entry into the inspected product stream.

Using a disposal bin with no mark fails to indicate which items were removed or why, so there’s no reliable way to trace or verify disposal. Notifying after inspection defeats the purpose of pre-inspection removal, as the items would not be properly separated before assessment. Relying on a daily log alone lacks the immediate, visible cue needed for quick identification and can be less reliable for preventing mix-ups.