FSIS enforcement actions require following which document whenever action is taken?

• A. Memorandum of Interview (MOI)
• B. Noncompliance Record (NR)
• C. Rules of Practice (ROP)
• D. Notice of Intended Enforcement (NOIE)

Answer: (C)

Enforcement actions are guided by formal procedures that ensure due process and consistency across cases. The Rules of Practice provide the procedural framework for FSIS actions, detailing how notices are issued, hearings are conducted, responses are allowed, and appeals are handled. Whenever enforcement action is taken, following these rules ensures the action is legally valid and properly administered, covering the entire process from initiation to adjudication.

A Memorandum of Interview records what someone said in a conversation, useful for information gathering but not a governing set of procedures for enforcement. A Noncompliance Record documents the violation itself, not the process to take action. A Notice of Intended Enforcement is a specific step within enforcement, but the overarching requirement to follow the proper process comes from the Rules of Practice, which apply to all enforcement actions.