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FSIS Proposed Rule on Poultry Line Speed Rates

The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is proposing to amend regulations concerning poultry slaughter establishments. The proposed changes would increase line speeds for young chicken and turkey establishments and clarify inspection procedures, while also removing requirements for annual worker safety attestations. Comments are due by April 20, 2026.

FSIS Proposed Rule on Swine Slaughter Line Speeds

The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is proposing to amend regulations to allow swine slaughter establishments to determine their own line speeds, provided they maintain process control. FSIS also proposes to clarify inspector authority to reduce line speeds and remove the annual worker condition attestation requirement. Comments are due by April 20, 2026.

FSIS Nutrition Labeling of Meat and Poultry - Notice and Comment

The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued a notice requesting comments on the renewal of an approved information collection regarding nutrition labeling for raw meat and poultry products. The existing collection, which has no proposed changes, is set to expire on July 31, 2026.

Swine Slaughter Inspection System: Maximum Line Speed

The Food Safety and Inspection Service has issued a proposed rule to establish the maximum line speed for the new Swine Slaughter Inspection System (NSIS). This proposal is open for public comment until April 20, 2026.

FSIS 2026 Rate Changes for Inspection and Laboratory Services

The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is announcing its 2026 rates for voluntary, overtime, and holiday inspection, laboratory services, and export application fees. Most rates will remain the same as 2025, with a reduction in laboratory service rates effective January 11, 2026.

FSIS Request to Renew Nutrition Labeling Information Collection

The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has published a notice requesting to renew an approved information collection regarding nutrition labeling for major cuts of single-ingredient raw meat or poultry products and ground or chopped meat and poultry products. The public has 58 days to submit comments.

FSIS Request to Renew Information Collection: Sanitation SOPs, HACCP

The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has requested to renew an approved information collection regarding Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) systems. This notice is open for public comment for 30 days.

Poultry Inspection System Line Speed Rates for Chicken and Turkey

The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has proposed new maximum line speed rates for young chicken and turkey establishments operating under the New Poultry Inspection System. This proposed rule aims to update current operational standards for poultry processing facilities.