Fully documented Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points program. The system identifies biological, chemical, and physical hazards at every processing step, establishing CCPs, critical limits, and corrective actions. Reviewed annually and subject to third-party audits.

All animals are subject to mandatory ante-mortem inspection by government-licensed veterinarians before entering the slaughter line. Post-mortem inspection of all carcasses is performed by official INAC inspectors. Only carcasses stamped fit for human consumption are cleared for export.

Calibrated electronic data loggers monitor temperatures in all processing areas, chillers, freezers, and shipping containers. Records are retained for buyer or authority audit. Blast freezing protocol ensures frozen product reaches −18°C core within defined timeframes.

Regular microbiological testing per INAC requirements and internal quality programs. Sampling covers E. coli O157:H7, Salmonella, Listeria monocytogenes, aerobic plate counts, and other relevant pathogens. Results are documented and form part of product release decisions.

Uruguay’s National Residue Control Plan (administered by MGAP) monitors beef for veterinary drug residues, pesticides, heavy metals, and environmental contaminants. US-bound products comply with USDA National Residue Program. We only source animals enrolled in the national traceability and residue monitoring program.

Uruguay’s mandatory SNIG system assigns electronic ear tags to every bovine at birth. Sirsil SA integrates with SNIG to maintain full lot traceability on all exported products. In the event of a product query, we can identify the source animal, farm, and processing date within minutes.