Prior Notification and Failure to Present: Compliance Guidance for Importing Meat, Poultry and Egg Products to the United States
Guideline ID
FSIS-GD-2015-0006
Issue Date
February 2015
The guidance provides information about FSIS import inspection regulations for meat, poultry, and egg products, regarding prior notification and regulatory actions the Agency may take when products are not presented for reinspection. It applies to official import establishments and actions they may take to meet regulatory requirements when bringing meat, poultry, and egg products into the United States. It relates to 9 CFR 327.5(b), 327.6, 381.198(b), 381.199, 590.920(b), and 590.925.
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.