Regulations, Directives & Notices

Regulations, directives, notices, and policy decisions enable FSIS to carry out its mission of protecting public health.

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The Following FSIS Notices have been Issued: (Sep 14, 2012; PDF Only)

FSIS Notice 59-12
Notification of Revised Listeria Guideline Availability
FSIS Notice 58-12
Scheduling and Submitting Lab Samples in PHIS
FSIS Notice 57-12
Young Chicken Carcass Sampling Eligibility
FSIS Notice 56-12
Additional Instructions for Use of New Containers When Collecting Raw Ground Beef Samples for E. Coli O157:H7 and Salmonella Testing

FSIS Notice 55-12 (Sep 12, 2012; PDF Only)
PHIS Disconnected State And Offline Synchronization Application

FSIS Notice 54-12 (Sep 11, 2012; PDF Only)
Performance Standards for Salmonella and Campylobacter in Chilled Carcasses at Young Chicken and Turkey Slaughter Establishments

Acts & Authorizing Statutes
Access the Federal Meat Inspection Act, the Poultry Products Inspection Act, the Egg Products Inspection Act and the Humane Methods of Livestock Slaughter Act and other guidance applicable to all Federal agencies.

Federal Register Publications & Related Documents
Access FSIS policy documents, including notices, proposed rules, and interim and final rules and the listing of petitions for rulemaking and policy change submitted to FSIS.

FSIS Directives Index
Directives contain instructions of an indefinite duration.

FSIS Notices Index
Notices are temporary instructions that are scheduled to expire no later than 1 year from the issuance date.

Administrative Directives & Notices
Directives (Series 1,000 - 4,000) and Notices issued in support of workplace policies and procedures.

Last Modified: September 14, 2012


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