FSIS proposes to eliminate trichinae control requirements it deems unnecessary.
- Trichinella is a parasitic worm that can infect humans and other animals. Although relatively few cases of human infection are
Canadian Bacon
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FSIS audit asks Canada to strengthen its food safety procedures.
- The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) regulates the quality, safety, and labeling of meat,
USDA Beefs Up Product Tracing
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- The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) regulates the safety of meat
Poultry Practice Points
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- The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) regulates the production of
Gone Fishing
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Mandatory USDA catfish inspections to start March 2016.
- FDA regulates the majority of the U.S. food supply, while the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) exercises jurisdiction over meat, poultry, and
Allergen Alert
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FSIS issues updated food allergen guidelines.
- The Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act of 2004 (FALCPA) requires that the label of an FDA-regulated food that contains an ingredient that
White House Watch: Regulatory Plan Released
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White House issues Spring 2015 Regulatory Plan.
- Each year, federal agencies publish agendas of the regulatory and deregulatory activities that they plan to undertake. The White House publishes these agendas
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Tender is the Meat
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USDA issues final rule implementing new labeling requirements for mechanically tenderized beef.
- The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) regulates the quality, safety, and labeling
News on New Technology
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FSIS releases guidance on new technology notifications.
- Under a longstanding policy, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has requested that meat, poultry, and egg