EU TWINNING PROJECT

Terms Of Reference

SR12-IB-AG-02

Project / Capacity building for Upgrading of Food establishments and Animal By-Product management
Component / 2. UPGRADING OF FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS
Activity / Activity 2.5 In depth training of at least 50 inspectors on food establishments in the framework of the upgrading strategy
Pilot practical training on evaluation of structural conditions and classification of establishments - 10 simulation exercises
Short Term Expert / Ms. Inga Skādule, LV
Mr. Edzart Bruinier, NL
Ms. Susanne Rasmussen, DK
Date of Mission / 13-18 March 2016
13 March / Arrival
14-17 March / Working days
18 March / Departure
Version and status / Mission no. 44

1 Terms of Reference for Activity

1.1 Subject of the activity

In depth training of at least 50 inspectors on food establishments in the framework of the upgrading strategy

1.2 Purpose of the Mission

The purpose of the mission is to conduct the second training of Special Inspectors on food establishments (meat) in the framework of the upgrading strategy

1.3 Results of the Mission

20 special inspectors trained in the framework of the upgrading strategy.

1.4 Persons involved

  • Ms. Tamara Bošković, RTA Counterpart, member of Central Working Group, CWG
  • Mr. Marko Bjekić, Coordinator for component 2, member of CWG
  • Ms. Ljiljana Ivanjac, Department of veterinary public health
  • 13 + 10 Special Inspector, see under 2 Agenda

1.5 Background 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, FBOs and ABP operators.

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

1.6 Background information of the activity

Checklists and procedure for the assessment, categorisation and upgrading have been drafted by BC and have been evaluated through discussion and on-the-spot training followed by a theoretical evaluation and training in previous missions under activity 2.2/ 2.4.

Activity 2.5 includes 16 missions that should be used for training at least 50 inspectors on food establishments in the framework of the upgrading strategy to ensure that the inspectors are able to assess and categorise establishments according to the procedures on upgrading and to ensure a uniform approach during the upgrading process.

Each Inspector from the special inspection team will participate in 2 trainings in either upgrading of meat or in milk establishment according to the Inspectors specialization. Only the inspectors that will be specialized in both milk and meat inspections will participate in 3-4 trainings, i.e. both meat and milk trainings. See list of participant in this missions training under 2 Agenda on page 3.

Document for preparation of mission:

  • Mission reports No. 35, 36, 39 and 42 including Training plan, PPT, checklists, procedures and pictures as examples on structural problems
  • Draft National Programme for the upgrading of establishments dealing with food of animal origin

1.7 Type of Short Term Expert

Senior STE with management experience in the areas to be addressed by this activity.

1.8 Used Method

2 trainings each lasting 2 days and with 10 inspectors will be conducted. The training will be a mixture of theoretical training and practical training on assessment of structural conditions and categorisation of establishments as simulation exercises in a meat establishment, see the agenda below.

1.9 Logistics 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 Adresa, Bulevar Mihaila Pupina 10 Z Belgrade 11000, Serbien +381 11 311 00 19 according to the STE’s wish.

2 Agenda of the Visit for Activity

Day / Time / Room / Subject / Deliverables
14 March / 10.00-17.30 / „Braća Đokić“d.o.o. / Theoretical training 1, day 1, see agenda below
Inspectors names:
[13 inspectors(Jablanički, Pirotski and Pčinjski district]
1.Boban Popović,
2.Snežana Đorić
3.Dragana Đorđević
4.Vladimir Bogdanović
5.Milan Veličković
6.Srđan Šušulić
7.Biljana Đorđević
8.Svetlana Stanojević
9.Miomir Stevanović
10.Srđan Stamenković
11.Snežana Stojanović
12.Marija Movanović
13.Melanija Mitić / A mission report containing:
  • Updated training plan
  • Updated material
  • Evaluation of conducted training
  • Description of specific problems encountered during the trainings
  • Recommendations for future trainings
  • Comments on progress
  • Conclusion on the mission

15 March / 08.30-17.00 / Klanica i prerada
Mesokombinat Promet,Leskovac / Practical training 1, day 2, see agenda below
Inspectors names:
[13 inspectors(inspectors- Jablanički, Pirotski and Pčinjski district]
1.Boban Popović,
2.Snežana Đorić
3.Dragana Đorđević
4.Vladimir Bogdanović
5.Milan Veličković
6.Srđan Šušulić
7.Biljana Đorđević
8.Svetlana Stanojević
9.Miomir Stevanović
10.Srđan Stamenković
11.Snežana Stojanović
12.Marija Movanović
13.Melanija Mitić
16 March / 10.00-17.30 / Veterinary specilized institute Zaječar / Theoretical training 2, day 1, see agenda below
Inspectors names:
[10 inspectors- Borski and Zaječarski district]
1.Antić Dragana,
2.Alempijević Snežana,
3.Pešić-Stojadinović Vinka,
4.Ivanić Ivana
5.Aleksić Tijana
6.Ranđelović Bosiljka,
7.Pešić-Jovanović Ivanka,
8.Živković Marija,
9.Prodanović Azra
10.Došenović Rade
17 March / 08.30-17.00 / Klanica i prerada
MR “Mesko” Štubik
Opšina Negotin / Practical training 2, day 2, see agenda below
Inspectors names:
[10 inspectors- Borski and Zaječarski district]
1.Antić Dragana,
2.Alempijević Snežana,
3.Pešić-Stojadinović Vinka,
4.Ivanić Ivana
5.Aleksić Tijana
6.Ranđelović Bosiljka,
7.Pešić-Jovanović Ivanka,
8.Živković Marija,
9.Prodanović Azra
10.Došenović Rade

Visit establishment:

1) Slaughterhouse and processing Mesokombinat Promet,Leskovac

2) Slaughterhouse and processing MR “Mesko” Štubik, municipality Negotin

DAY 1

10.00-10.30 / Presentation of participants and the Twinning Project / RTA
10.30-11.10 / Overview of procedure on upgrading of establishments / BC
11.10-11.25 / Introduction on filling in checklists / BC
11.25-11.50 / How to deal with Food safety issues during assessment visits, enforcement policy / BC
11.50-12.00 / Break
12.00-13.00 / Examples on non-compliances in relation to assessment of establishments / BC/STE
13.00-13.45 / Lunch break
13.45-14.45 / Discussions in groups / STE
14.45-15.15 / Main principles in hygiene package (Responsibilities, level playing field) / STE
15.15-15.50 / Ante mortem and post mortem inspection - related to structure / STE
15.50-16.25 / ABP on slaughterhouses - related to structure / STE
16.25-17.10 / Animal welfare on slaughterhouses - related to structure / STE
17.10-17.30 / Information on practical visit day 2 / BC

DAY 2

08.30-13.00 / Use of procedures and checklists – practical part
  • Visits to slaughterhouses/ meat processing establishments using procedures and checklists for upgrading
/ BC/ STE
13.00-13.45 / Break
13.45-16.45 / Discuss findings, evaluation and categorization / BC/ STE
16.45-17.00 / Evaluation of training / Participants

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