Compliance Assistance

FSIS provides information to producers and agricultural businesses to help them maintain compliance with federally defined regulations for their establishments.

Salmonella Compliance Guidelines for Small and Very Small Meat and Poultry Establishments that Produce Ready-to-Eat (RTE) Products (Sep 19, 2012; PDF Only))
This document is intended to assist small and very small meat and poultry establishments that manufacture ready-to-eat (RTE) meat and poultry products in understanding the regulatory requirements associated with safe production of these products with respect to Salmonella and other pathogens.

FSIS Compliance Guideline: Controlling Listeria monocytogenes (Lm) in Post-lethality Exposed Ready-to-Eat (RTE) Meat and Poultry Products (Sep 2012; PDF Only
This compliance guideline provides specific recommendations that establishments producing post-lethality exposed ready-to-eat (RTE) meat and poultry product may follow to meet the requirements of 9 CFR part 430, the Listeria Rule. Access Regulations.gov to submit comments. Comments will be accepted until November 16, 2012.

FSIS Compliance Guideline for Meat and Poultry Jerky Produced by Small and Very Small Plants (Jul 25, 2012; PDF Only)
The purpose of this document is to provide small and very small meat and poultry plants with guidance material and updated information on the safe manufacture of jerky.

Compliance Guides Index
Provides guidance material and instruction in support of new FSIS notices, directives, policies and regulations.

HACCP Guidance
HACCP final rule, information and guidance material of interest to establishments, inspectors, small and very small plants, producers and agricultural businesses.

Humane Interactive Knowledge Exchange
Facilitates greater sharing of knowledge and information about humane handling and slaughter laws.

Interactive Knowledge Exchange
A tool used to enhance and improve the scientific basis of FSIS inspection activities among FSIS field personnel.

Labeling Guidance
Provides labeling, ingredients, and claims guidance and inspection methods to protect consumers from misbranded and economically adulterated meat, poultry, and egg products.

New Technologies
Provides guidance and assistance in support of new technologies.

Policy Pals (RSS Subscription Feed)
The "Policy Pals" job is to remind you of important policies that you may have lost sight of given the press of normal business. Subscribe to this feed to keep up with the latest information.

PolicyPoints
FSIS provides Powerpoint presentations to promote a uniform understanding of Agency notices, directives and other issuances.

Small & Very Small Plant Outreach
Provides technical guidance and assistance to meet the specific needs of small and very small meat, poultry and egg processing plants.

Last Modified: October 4, 2012


			Regulations, Directives & Notices

			Compliance Assistance


				Compliance Guides Index

				HACCP Guide

				Humane Interactive Knowledge Exchange

				The Interactive Knowledge Exchange

				Labeling Guidance

				New Technologies

				PolicyPoints

				Small & Very Small Outreach

			Federal Inspection Programs

			Public Health Information System (PHIS)

			State Inspection Programs

			International Affairs

			Advisory Committee Reports


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