Which of the following is one of the three main activities FSIS conducts?

• A. Sets pricing for meat products
• B. Approves lab equipment for processing plants
• C. All three activities: Conducts inspections, determines compliance, and takes enforcement actions
• D. Performs product development for new lines

Answer: (C)

The main idea is that FSIS regulates meat, poultry, and egg products through three core activities: inspecting facilities, determining whether establishments are in compliance with federal standards, and taking enforcement actions when violations are found. Inspections involve routine checks of sanitary conditions, processing controls, and labeling practices at plants. Determining compliance means evaluating the evidence from inspections and tests to decide if the establishment consistently meets safety and labeling rules. Enforcement actions cover the steps FSIS can take when violations are identified, such as corrective actions, suspending operations, seizing products, or pursuing penalties. Pricing meat products isn’t a function of FSIS, and approving lab equipment or performing product development aren’t part of FSIS’s regulatory duties. Because all three activities—inspections, compliance determinations, and enforcement actions—together define FSIS’s regulatory role, the option that states all three is the best choice.