All inspected establishments are required to have a written humane handling program.

• A. False
• B. True
• C. Not required
• D. Only during initial inspection

Answer: (A)

Humane handling must be implemented and verifiable, but a separate written humane handling program is not universally required for every inspected establishment. The emphasis is on having proper methods, trained personnel, and documented practices to ensure humane handling and stunning, which can be shown through various forms such as SOPs, training records, and monitoring data within the facility’s overall QA or operating procedures. So while humane handling is mandatory, the existence of a standalone written program is not mandatory for all facilities. And this obligation is ongoing, not limited to the initial inspection.