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Directive & Notices

Regulations, directives, notices, and policy decisions enable FSIS to carry out its mission of protecting public health.

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FSIS Notices

FSIS Notices are time-sensitive materials issued to provide instruction in support of workplace policies, procedures and food safety regulations.

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FSIS Directives

FSIS directives provide official communications and instruction to Agency personnel in carrying out their functions.

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Guidelines

FSIS provides guidance materials in various topics to help producers and agricultural businesses meet federal regulations for their establishments.

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Human Food Made with Cultured Animal Cells

Read more about how FSIS works with FDA to regulate this emerging food type.

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Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)

Any person has the right to obtain Federal agency records unless the records (or a part of the records) are protected from disclosure by any of the nine exemptions contained in the law.

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Strategic Planning

The FSIS Strategic Plan is the foundation document for both the long range and day-to-day operations of the Agency.

Last Updated: Jul 15, 2020

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