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FSIS provides information to producers and agricultural businesses to help them maintain compliance with federally defined regulations for their establishments.
clipboard "At Least Equal to" Guidelines for State Meat and Poultry Cooperative Inspection Programs (Jul 14, 2008; PDF Only)
These guidelines are designed to provide information to State Cooperative Inspection Programs on the criteria that FSIS uses to make its annual determination of whether State Meat and Poultry Inspection (MPI) Programs are "at least equal" to the Federal inspection program.
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Information for owners and operators of small and very small meat, poultry and processed egg products establishments about how FSIS and industry can ensure public health protection through food safety and food defense.
Compliance officer checking products. Significant Guidance Documents
Lists FSIS's significant guidance documents as defined in the OMB Bulletin on Agency Good Guidance Practices.

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
A new service to facilitate 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.

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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