Regs.gov: Food Safety and Inspection Service

Renewal of New Poultry Inspection System Information Collection

FSIS is requesting renewal of OMB-approved information collection 0583-0156 regarding poultry slaughter inspection under the New Poultry Inspection System (NPIS). No changes are being made to the information collection requirements. The current OMB approval expires August 31, 2026. Comments on this renewal request are due June 2, 2026.

State Meat and Poultry Inspection Programs Information Collection

FSIS is requesting public comments on a revision to its State Meat and Poultry Inspection Programs information collection (OMB No. 0583-0170), adding 204 burden hours due to a new State inspection program. Comments are due June 1, 2026. This standard Paperwork Reduction Act submission has an approval expiration of August 31, 2026.

Laboratory Assessment Requests Information Collection Renewal

FSIS is announcing the renewal of an approved information collection (OMB No. 0583-0183) for non-FSIS laboratories (state, local, or private) that test food samples during illness outbreak and recall investigations. There are no changes to the existing information collection requirements. The approval for this collection expires August 31, 2026. Public comments are requested by May 26, 2026.

Overtime and Holiday Inspection Fee Reductions for Small and Very Small Establishments

The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced a temporary fee reduction program for FY 2026 using $20 million in de-obligated funds from the Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program. Small establishments will receive a 30% reduction and very small establishments will receive a 75% reduction on overtime and holiday inspection fees. Eligible establishments must submit FSIS Form 5200-16 to qualify, with retroactive refunds available for fees paid since October 5, 2025.

Notice: Renewal of Voluntary Destruction of Imported Meat, Poultry, and Egg Products Information Collection

The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is announcing its intention to renew an approved information collection regarding the voluntary destruction of imported meat, poultry, and egg products. This is a renewal with no changes to the existing collection, which is approved until July 31, 2026. The agency is requesting public comments on this renewal.

Notice of Laboratory Assessment Requests Renewal

The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is requesting a renewal of an approved information collection for non-FSIS laboratories that test food samples during illness outbreaks and recall investigations. There are no changes to the existing collection, and the approval is set to expire on August 31, 2026.

FSIS Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Establishment Size Definitions

The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued an advance notice of proposed rulemaking to solicit public input on revising its definitions of establishment sizes for meat, poultry, and egg products plants. FSIS is considering updating its current HACCP size categories and volume-based thresholds used for regulatory analysis and agency sampling frequencies.

FSIS Notice: Public Health Information System Renewal

The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued a notice announcing its intention to renew the Public Health Information System (PHIS) information collection. The agency is making no changes to the current system and is seeking public comments on the renewal.

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.

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.