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FSIS proposes modernization of swine slaughter inspection

New regulations will update standards for establishments that slaughter swine

Casey Laughman

March 11, 2018

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The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is proposing amendments to the federal meat inspection regulations to establish a new inspection system for swine.

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USDA proposes amending egg products inspection regulations

Amendment would require HACCP systems and Sanitation SOPs

February 14, 2018

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Plants would also be required to meet other sanitation requirements consistent with meat and poultry regulations.

Food Safety

USDA, FDA announce coordination agreement

Plan is designed to streamline food rules enforcement through more cooperation

Casey Laughman

February 2, 2018

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The USDA and FDA have announced a formal agreement designed to make food oversight more efficient by increasing cooperation between the two agencies.

Regulatory Watch

Organic Livestock and Poultry Practices rule delayed

Rule pushed back until May

Casey Laughman

January 12, 2018

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Delay is to solicit further comments.

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Fresh mango from Vietnam allowed for importation

APHIS sets guidelines for mango importation

Casey Laughman

January 12, 2018

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Fruit can be imported if it's free of pests.

Unclear which agency should be inspecting catfish

GAO says the FDA and USDA’s FSIS need to get together on testing imported catfish for residual drugs.

December 20, 2017

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The saga dates back to 2012 when the Government Accountability Office said that the responsibility for inspecting catfish should not be reassigned from FDA to the USDA. However, that’s not what happened.

Regulatory Watch

Amendments proposed to marketing order for California raisins

Amendments allow for production research

Casey Laughman

November 10, 2017

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Five amendments have been proposed to the marketing order which regulates the handling of raisins produced from California-grown grapes.

Regulatory Watch

Agricultural Marketing Service cuts potato assessment rate

Lowered rate recommended by Idaho-Eastern Oregon Potato Committee

Casey Laughman

August 11, 2017

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Potato assessment rate lowered due to funding requirements.

Manufacturing News

How to avoid USDA import refusals with preparation

Recent Brazilian meat scandal shines a light on USDA policies on imported foods.

Wayne Labs

July 27, 2017

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Every day around the world, in most countries, food products are refused entry—not just due to food safety issues, but also inaccurate paperwork, label issues and adulteration.

Regulatory Watch

Guidance updated for swine inspection

Guidelines define how to handle Brucellosis

Casey Laughman

June 26, 2017

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The Animal Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has provided instructions to inspection program personnel at establishments where feral swine and/or reactor pigs suspected of having Brucellosis are inspected.

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Articles Tagged with ''USDA''

FSIS proposes modernization of swine slaughter inspection

USDA proposes amending egg products inspection regulations

USDA, FDA announce coordination agreement

Organic Livestock and Poultry Practices rule delayed

Fresh mango from Vietnam allowed for importation

Unclear which agency should be inspecting catfish

Amendments proposed to marketing order for California raisins

Agricultural Marketing Service cuts potato assessment rate

How to avoid USDA import refusals with preparation

Guidance updated for swine inspection

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