MIL-STD-904 Detection, Identification, And Prevention Of Pest Infestation Of SubsistenceThis standard describes a set of practices that enable DOD personnel to effectively detect and prevent the infestation of contamination of subsistence items from exposure to insects, rodents, birds, or other animals and to reduce the impact of infestation or contamination. These practices can be used to prevent, detect, and evaluate damage to subsistence items. The practices described in this standard delineate inspection procedures, evidence collection techniques and equipment, sampling methods, and disposition procedures.

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MIL-STD 904C

2.4 Order of precedence.  Unless otherwise noted herein or in the contract, in the event of a conflict between the text of this document and the references cited herein, the text of this document takes precedence.  Nothing in this document, however, supersedes applicable laws and regulations unless a specific exemption has been obtained.

3. DEFINITIONS

3.1 Aseptic technique.  Refers to removing product without introducing contamination.

3.2 Blacklight. An ultraviolet light used to detect rodent urine by virtue of its fluorescing properties, in order to validate other evidence of such contamination. (Since many substances fluoresce, this test should be used only for presumptive evidence).

3.3 Categories of food inspection.  The three broad classifications of food inspection performed by U.S. Army Veterinary personnel include: Category I: Origin/Acceptance; Category II: Receipt; and Category III: Surveillance.

3.4 Contamination.  The act or process of exposing a product to an adulterant or unwholesome material whether it is food pests, parts thereof, or their filth.

3.5 Decontamination.  Removal or reduction of contaminants or infested items from products and/or packaging. Often include sanitizing of the container by cleaning, disinfecting, and rinsing, or repackaging.

3.6 Dermestid.  Any beetle belonging to the family Dermestidae.

3.7 Entomologist.  An individual with a bachelor's or higher degree in entomology (the scientific study of insects) who may be employed or contracted by the DOD (as a military officer or civilian) or a Federal/State Agency.

3.8 Farinaceous.  Made from, rich in, or consisting of starch or having a mealy or powdery texture.

3.9 Food inspection personnel.  DOD personnel responsible for the inspection of subsistence.

3.10 Government-owned subsistence.  Subsistence owned by either appropriated or non- appropriated DOD activities/instrumentalities.

3.11 Infestable subsistence.  Items whose nature and method of packaging make them subject to actual or potential pest infestation (see Appendix A).

3.12 Infestation.  The presence of insects, rodents, birds, or other animals or parts thereof, or their wastes in or around subsistence such that the subsistence may be rendered unwholesome.

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