Reminder: FSIS Webinar on Voluntary U.S.-Origin Claims

As announced in the April 12, 2024, Constituent Update, FSIS will host its second webinar to provide an overview of the March 2024, “Voluntary Labeling of FSIS-Regulated Products with U.S.-Origin Claims” final rule and information about the related guidance. The webinar will also provide an opportunity for participants to ask questions.

The webinar will be held on May 15, 2024, from 1:00-2:15 p.m. ET.

Establishments choosing to include voluntary U.S.-origin claims (e.g., “Product of USA”) on the labels of FSIS-regulated products will need to comply with the new regulatory requirements by January 1, 2026, and are encouraged to do so as soon as practicable.

The webinar will be held on Microsoft Teams. Pre-registration for the webinar is not required. A recording of the previously held April 30 webinar, along with presentation slides, will be posted on the FSIS website for those unable to attend. To access the webinar, please visit the events page on the FSIS website.

FSIS Posts Quarterly Sampling Data for Residue Sampling

Today, FSIS updated the Quarterly U.S. National Residue Sampling Report, which will provide residue sampling data for the second quarter of Fiscal Year 2024. The report covers domestic (scheduled and inspector-generated) and import sampling programs.

Upcoming Events

• Voluntary Labeling of FSIS-Regulated Products with U.S.-Origin Claims: May 15, 1:00-2:15 p.m. ET.

Available for Public Comment

FSIS seeks public comments on proposed rules and notices, which are viewable on the FSIS Federal Register & Rulemaking webpage. FSIS is currently seeking comments on the following:

• Until May 17, 2024: Voluntary Labeling of FSIS-Regulated Products with U.S.-Origin Claims
• Until May 31, 2024: Availability of Revised Guideline for Controlling Retained Water in Raw Meat and Poultry
• Until June 3, 2024: Notice of Request to Renew an Approved Information Collection: Voluntary Recalls of Meat, Poultry, and Egg Products
• Until June 17, 2024: Notice of Request to Renew an Approved Information Collection: Animal Disposition Reporting
• Until June 17, 2024: Notice of Request to Renew an Approved Information Collection: Consumer Complaint Monitoring System
• Until June 24, 2024: Notice of Request to Renew an Approved Information Collection: Requirements to Notify FSIS of Adulterated or Misbranded Product, Prepare and Maintain Written Recall Procedures, and Document Certain HACCP Plan Reassessments

Policy Update

FSIS notices and directives on public health and regulatory issues are available on the FSIS Policy webpage. The following policy update was recently issued:

FSIS Notice 15-24 - Salmonella As an Adulterant in Not Ready-To-Eat Breaded Stuffed Chicken Products

Export Requirements Update

The Library of Export Requirements has been updated for products for the following:

• Qatar
• St. Lucia
• Ecuador
• Solomon Islands
• Vietnam
• Western Samoa (Samoa)
• Hong Kong
• Korea
• South Africa
• Trinidad and Tobago
• Singapore
• China
• Mexico
• Chile
• Costa Rica
• Colombia
• Dominican Republic
• Guatemala
• Honduras
• Canada
• Azerbaijan
• Turkey

Complete information can be found at the FSIS Import & Export Library.