FSIS Updates Import Presented Refused and Import Refusal Reason Datasets

Today, FSIS updated the Import Presented Refused and Import Refusal Reason datasets on the Import and Export Data page. The Import Presented Refused dataset includes lot-level information for import volume along with import refusal data at the lot-level. The Import Refusal Reason is provided as a secondary dataset, providing each refusal reason as its own row to facilitate analysis.

The Import Presented Refused and Import Refusal Reason datasets are updated monthly and will be posted the third Friday of each month. These datasets are released in an open, non-proprietary csv format. Instructions on how to open csv files using Excel are available on the FSIS website in the Comma Separated Values Guide section.

FSIS to Post Individual Category Status and Aggregate Results for Poultry Carcasses, Chicken Parts, and Comminuted Poultry Tested for Salmonella 

On October 21, 2024, FSIS will update the individual establishment Salmonella performance standard category information for raw poultry carcasses, raw chicken parts, and comminuted poultry products on the Salmonella Verification Testing Program Monthly Posting page on the FSIS website. Additionally, FSIS will post the aggregate sampling results showing the number of establishments in categories 1, 2, or 3 for establishments producing young poultry carcasses, raw chicken parts, or not ready-to-eat (NRTE) comminuted poultry products at the location linked above.

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 November 12, 2024: Availability of FSIS Guideline on Substantiating Animal-Raising or Environment-Related Labeling Claims
• Until November 12, 2024: Notice of Request to Renew an Approved Information Collection: Accredited Laboratories
• Until January 17, 2025: Salmonella Framework for Raw Poultry Products

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 45-24 - Performance Management Instructions for Fiscal Year 2025

FSIS Notice 44-24 - Time Off for Safe Leave Purposes

FSIS Directive 2410.1 - FSIS Employee Separation or Transfer Clearance - Revision 1

Export Requirements Update

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

• Canada
• Argentina
• Taiwan
• Japan
• Mexico
• Trinidad and Tobago
• Korea
• Hong Kong
• China
• Ukraine
• Costa Rica
• El Salvador
• Guatemala 
• Honduras

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