Food Safety and Inspection Service's Public Health Information System
This backgrounder provides an overview of PHIS and describes how the system will benefit public health.

Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Requests
Learn how to make a FOIA request, or visit the electronic reading room.

FSIS's PHIS: Improving the Safety of Imported & Exported Meat, Poultry, & Processed Egg Products | PDF
In order to enhance the Agency's ability to better protect public health, FSIS launched a comprehensive data analytics system called the Public Health Information System (PHIS) as part of its effort to collect, consolidate, and analyze data.

FSIS Workforce: Expansion of Public Health Service Commissioned Corps Program
A 2003 Memorandum of Agreement allows for the detailing of expanded numbers of Commissioned Corps Officers to FSIS.

PHIS and PBIS: A Side-by-Side Comparison | PDF
This comparison factsheet highlights ways that PHIS will help FSIS better collect, consolidate, and analyze data.

USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline | PDF | En Español | En Español PDF
The toll-free Hotline offers live assistance and can answer your questions about safe food handling.