Establishment Guidance for the Selection of a Commercial or Private Microbiological Testing Laboratory
Guideline ID
FSIS-GD-2013-0009
Issue Date
June 2013
Replaces: Establishments Guidance for the Selection of a Commercial or Private Microbiological Testing Laboratory, March 2012
This guidance provides information to meat, poultry and egg products establishments about selecting a commercial or private laboratory to analyze establishment microbiological samples. It applies to official establishments and especially small establishments. It relates to 9 CFR 310.25, 381.94, 416, 417, 430.4, 590.580.
Disclaimer: The contents of this guidance document do not have the force and effect of law and are not meant to bind the public in any way. This document is intended only to provide clarity to the public regarding existing requirements under the law or agency policies.