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 Directives have been issued: (May 24, 2012; PDF Only)
NOTE: Do not Implement Until May 29, 2012

FSIS PHIS Directive 9900.2
Import Reinspection of Meat, Poultry, and Egg Products
FSIS PHIS Directive 9900.5
Label Verification of Imported Meat, Poultry, and Egg Products
FSIS PHIS Directive 9900.8
Meat, Poultry, Egg Products, and Shell Eggs Refused Entry into the United States (U.S.)

The Following FSIS Notices have been issued: (May 23, 2012; PDF Only)

FSIS Notice 34-12
Responsibilities Related To Receiving Notice of Adulterated or Misbranded Product, and Verifying Written Recall Procedures and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) Reassessment Documentation
FSIS Notice 33-12
Conducting Weekly Meetings in Egg Products Plants

The Following FSIS Directives have been issued: (May 23, 2012; PDF Only)

FSIS Directive 6120.1
High Pressure Processing (HPP) and Inspection Program Personnel (IPP) Verification Responsibilities
FSIS PHIS Directive 9900.3
Pre-Stamping Imported Product
NOTE: Do not Implement Until May 29, 2012

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: May 24, 2012


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