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MON 95275 Maize Nonregulated Status Determination

USDA APHIS has determined that MON 95275 maize developed by Bayer CropScience using genetic engineering is no longer a regulated article under 7 CFR part 340. The maize produces insecticidal proteins and double-stranded RNA to protect against corn rootworm. This determination, effective March 19, 2026, is based on the petition, plant pest risk assessment, and public comments received during the July-September 2025 comment period.

Bayer Coleopteran Resistant Maize Nonregulated Status

USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) determined that Bayer's coleopteran-resistant maize line (event designation APHIS-2025-0021) is no longer regulated under 7 CFR Part 340. This determination means the GE maize can be freely cultivated, imported, and used in interstate commerce without further APHIS oversight. The decision applies specifically to this single maize event and does not affect other GE crop determinations.

Bayer MON 95275 maize plant pest risk assessment

USDA APHIS released a pest risk assessment for Bayer's genetically modified maize event MON 95275. The document evaluates whether the stacked trait corn poses plant pest risks under 7 CFR Part 340. The assessment is open for public comment through the regulations.gov docket.

Response to Comments on Bayer CropScience Maize Petition

APHIS published its response to public comments submitted on Bayer CropScience's petition requesting determination of nonregulated status for genetically modified maize. The agency addressed issues raised during the comment period and explained its evaluation of the petition. This document finalizes the agency's position on the petition.

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.

Nonregulated Status Determination for MON 95275 Maize

The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has determined that MON 95275 maize, developed using genetic engineering for insect resistance, is no longer a regulated article. This determination, effective March 19, 2026, follows a review of submitted data, risk assessments, and public comments.

Bayer CropScience: Determination of Nonregulated Status of MON 95275 Maize

The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has determined that MON 95275 maize, genetically engineered for insecticidal properties, is no longer a regulated article. This determination follows a review of submitted data and public comments, recognizing the change in regulatory status as of March 19, 2026.

USDA FSIS Public Health Alert for Beef and Pork Products

The USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued a public health alert for beef and pork products that were produced without the benefit of inspection. This alert is being issued due to concerns about potential contamination and the lack of federal oversight during production.

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.