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FSIS provides information to producers and agricultural businesses to help them maintain compliance with federally defined regulations for their establishments.
group FSIS Compliance Guideline for Controlling Meat and Poultry Products Pending FSIS Test Results (Feb 1, 2013; PDF)
This guidance document has been developed to assist domestic establishments and importers of record comply with the Food Safety and Inspection Service's new policy that product FSIS tests for adulterants will not be allowed to move into commerce until acceptable results become available. Access FAQs: FSIS Hold and Test Conference Call with Industry held February 7, 2013 (PDF Only)
processor Compliance Guideline: Lebanon bologna (Updated Jan 2013; PDF Only)
This guideline articulates how industry can meet FSIS expectations regarding the production of Lebanon bologna.
inspector “At Least Equal to” Compliance Guideline for State Meat and Poultry Inspection (MPI) Programs for Residue Testing (Dec 2012; PDF Only)
This compliance guide addresses in-plant screening of residues in meat and poultry products.

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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.

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Provides guidance and assistance in support of new technologies.

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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.

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