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A petition for rulemaking is a written request to issue, amend, or repeal a regulation administered by FSIS. A request to issue, amend, or repeal other FSIS policy documents, such as FSIS directives, notices, or industry guidelines, may also be submitted by petition. FSIS’s regulations governing the petition process are in 9 CFR part 392. These regulations contain instructions on how to submit a petition to FSIS and describe the types of information that may help FSIS to review a petition in a more efficient manner. The regulations also permit interested parties to submit comments on a petition.

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Request to Permit Retail Display Caddies of Jerky and Snack Sticks to Bear the Mark of Inspection

Petition Number 12-03

Petitioner National Meat Association

Submission Date Apr 10, 2012

Full Petition

12-03 Petition Submitted by National Meat Association (Apr 10, 2012)

Status Final Response Provided

Final Response Petition Granted

Petition Summary

Petition submitted requesting the amendment/clarification of current policy applicable to display caddies containing meat and poultry products (jerky and snack sticks).

Official Final Response

12-03 FSIS Final Response (Oct 19, 2012)

Food Safety and Inspection Service

Request to Permit Retail Display Caddies of Jerky and Snack Sticks to Bear the Mark of Inspection

Petition Summary

Official Final Response

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