FOOD-SAFETY-AND-INSPECTION-SERVICE

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 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.

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 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.