Initial certification will be granted provided following standards are met:

Initial certification will be granted provided following standards are met: A. No critical deficiencies; B. Not more than 3 key deficiencies; C. Not more than 5 other deficiencies; D. The initial certification includes a compliance schedule to correct the deficiencies if necessary; and E. Processor is properly licensed. MISS. CODE ANN. §§49-15-11, 49-15-15, 9 CFR 531.1, and 21 CFR 123.