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The FSIS is proposing an amendment to federal meat inspection regulations to eliminate the requirement that livestock carcasses be marked with the official inspection legend at the time of inspection in a slaughter establishment if the carcasses are to be further processed in the same establishment.

The USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is proposing an amendment to federal meat and poultry products inspection regulations.

The USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) has clarified its final rule governing inspection and certification of processed fruits, vegetables, and miscellaneous products regarding Country of Origin Labeling of Packed Honey.

The FDA is proposing a revision to the type size labeling requirements for front of package (FOP) calorie declarations for packaged food sold in vending machines.

The USDA and FDA have announced that they will be aligning the Harmonized Good Agricultural Practices Audit Program (USDA H-GAP) with the requirements of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule.

The FDA has announced that it is extending the compliance date for certain uses of partially hydrogenated oils (PHOs).

Proposed action is a result of a request from the government of Mexico to prevent inconsistencies in branding that can result in bovines being rejected for importation.

Testing and the addition of birds to existing flocks are among proposed amendments to the National Poultry Improvement Plan.

The increase from the current rate is due to a smaller crop forecast after hurricane damage and committee expenses.

The rule would have amended organic livestock and poultry production requirements by adding new provisions for livestock handling, transport for slaughter and avian living conditions.