FSIS seeks internet connection access during voluntary inspections
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is proposing to amend its regulations to require internet access from certain facilities for the purposes of conducting and recording inspection verification activities.
The regulation would apply to official meat and poultry establishments and egg products plants and businesses that have internet connectivity and are receiving voluntary inspection services from FSIS. FSIS views internet service as a necessary utility, like lighting, heating and laundry services, which should be provided by establishments as a regulatory condition of receiving inspection. Under this proposal, FSIS would not require establishments without internet access to purchase it or to upgrade the internet services they have, if inadequate for FSIS use.