Food Safety and Inspection Service
Federal agency responsible for regulations under Food Safety and Inspection Service.
8 regulationsMaximum Line Speed under the New Swine Slaughter Inspection System
The federal government is proposing new rules about how fast pork processing plants can run their production lines while still properly inspecting meat for safety. The regulation aims to balance food safety with industry efficiency, and it matters because it affects both the safety of pork products Americans eat and the working conditions of plant employees.
Maximum Line Speed Rates for Young Chicken and Turkey Establishments Operating under the New Poultry Inspection System
The federal government is proposing new rules about how fast chicken and turkey processing plants can run their production lines. The rules aim to balance food safety and worker safety while keeping inspection procedures effective at poultry facilities.
Visual Post-Mortem Inspection in Swine Slaughter Establishments
The federal government is proposing new rules for how pork processing plants must visually inspect pigs after slaughter to ensure food safety and catch any health problems. This matters to consumers because it aims to prevent contaminated or diseased meat from reaching grocery stores and dinner tables.
Removal of Pumped Bacon Sampling Regulations
The federal government is eliminating rules that required meat companies to regularly test and sample bacon that has been injected with liquid (called "pumped" bacon). This change simplifies food safety oversight by removing a specific testing requirement for this type of processed meat product.
Standard of Identity for Canned ‘Tripe with Milk’
The federal government is proposing a new rule that defines what ingredients and preparation methods are required for canned tripe products that contain milk to be labeled and sold as 'Tripe with Milk.' This rule helps protect consumers by ensuring that products labeled this way actually contain the ingredients customers expect and are made safely.
Publication Method of Lists of States with and without State Meat or Poultry Inspection Programs
This regulation establishes how the federal government will publicly share information about which states have their own meat and poultry inspection programs and which states rely on federal inspection. This helps consumers and businesses know which inspection standards apply to meat and poultry products in their state.
Salmonella Framework for Raw Poultry Products; Withdrawal
The federal government is withdrawing a proposed rule that would have set safety standards for Salmonella bacteria in raw chicken and turkey products. This withdrawal means there will be no new federal requirements for poultry producers to reduce Salmonella contamination in raw poultry at this time.
Voluntary Ante-Mortem Inspection Regulations for Horses Vacated by Court
A federal court has invalidated rules that allowed voluntary health inspections of horses before slaughter. This means the U.S. Department of Agriculture can no longer use these optional inspection procedures, which could affect how horse processing is conducted and what safeguards are in place for food safety.