New Technology Tables

• FSIS New Technology Table (Updated Aug 2023)
  The latest summary describing some of the new technologies received and reviewed by FSIS for which there has been "no objection" for their use in establishments.
• Complete Listing of New Technologies (Updated Aug 2023)
• Salmonella Initiative Program (SIP) Participants (Updated Jan 26, 2024)
  This table identifies establishments currently participating in the Salmonella Initiative Program (SIP), a regulatory waiver program.
• No-Objection Letters Issued by FSIS for Non-O157 STEC Test Methods (Updated Jul 5, 2018)
• Foodborne Pathogen Test Kits Validated by Independent Organizations (Updated Jul 23, 2024)
  FSIS is making available a list of test kits that have been validated for detection of relevant foodborne pathogens (i.e. Salmonella, Campylobacter, E. coli O157:H7 and STEC, and Listeria spp. including L. monocytogenes).  These lists are intended to be informational and are not an endorsement or approval of any particular method, regardless of its inclusion in the list.

Food Safety Technologies Applicable for Small and Very Small Plants 

• FY 2005 - Food Safety Technologies Applicable for Small and Very Small Plants (Updated Jan 9, 2008)
  FSIS list of FY 2005 completed studies on new technology feasible for small and very small plants.
• FY 2004 - Food Safety Technologies Applicable for Small and Very Small Plants (May 16, 2006)
  FSIS list of FY 2004 completed studies on new technology feasible for small and very small plants.
• FY 2003 - Food Safety Technologies Applicable for Small and Very Small Plants (Feb 28, 2006)
  FSIS list of FY 2003 completed studies on new technology feasible for small and very small plants.

Cooperative Agreements

• FY 2005 - FSIS New Technology Cooperative Agreements
  FSIS list of FY 2005 funded cooperative agreements which identify validated technologies suitable for small and very small plants.
• FY 2004 - FSIS New Technology Cooperative Agreements
  FSIS list of FY 2004 funded cooperative agreements which identify validated technologies suitable for small and very small plants.
• FY 2003 -  FSIS New Technology Cooperative Agreements
  FSIS list of FY 2003 funded cooperative agreements which identify validated technologies suitable for small and very small plants.

New Technology Procedures

FSIS Compliance Guideline Procedures for New Technology Notifications and Protocols (Apr 2015)
The purpose of this document is to provide guidance concerning the procedures for preparing and submitting a new technology notification and protocol to the Agency.

• View comments via regulations.gov

Retained Water in Raw Meat and Poultry Products

• Compliance Guidelines for Retained Water (Jun 2, 2005)
  Compliance guidelines issued by FSIS which were designed to assist establishments in developing their data collection protocols, maintaining operational control of their process, and properly labeling the finished product.
  • Retained Water - Sample Labels
• Retained Water in Raw Meat and Poultry Products (Nov 27, 2002)
  FSIS Directive 6700.1 provides instructions to inspection program personnel on the procedures for conducting inspection activities concerning the consumer protection standards for retained water in raw meat and poultry products.
  • FSIS Directive 6700.1 Amendment 1 (Jan 7, 2003; PDF Only)
    Amendment which provides further clarification to inspection program personnel about product for export.
• Protocol for Evaluating Retained Water in the Following Single Ingredient Poultry Product: Young Chicken Carcasses Jan 2001)
  FSIS provides a sample protocol for evaluating retained water in young chicken carcasses.
• Protocol For Evaluating Retained Water in the Following Single Ingredient Red Meat Product: Steer/Heifer Carcasses (Jan 2001)
  FSIS provides a sample protocol for evaluating retained water in steer/heifer carcasses