Information for small and very small establishments

FSIS Extends Comment Period on Proposed Determination: Salmonella in Not-Ready-To-Eat Breaded Stuffed Chicken Products

FSIS is extending the comment period on the proposed determination titled Salmonella in Not-Ready-To-Eat Breaded Stuffed Chicken Products. Published on April 28, 2023, the deadline for comments was originally June 27, 2023. Then, as announced in the May 12, 2023, Constituent Update, FSIS extended the deadline until July 27, 2023. The proposed determination will now be open for comments for an additional 15 days until August 11, 2023.

Updates to USDA eAuthentication Login

The USDA eAuthentication Service is launching a new login page and partnering with Login.gov to provide easy-to-use and secure online access to USDA programs and services. The transition to Login.gov will be implemented in a phased approach, with phase one scheduled to begin the evening of July 24, 2023. The use of Login.gov will be optional for existing eAuth customer account holders during this phase. All eAuth customer accounts will eventually need to transition to Login.gov at a future date.

To learn more about USDA’s transition to Login.gov, visit our eAuth Frequently Asked Questions and Coming Soon web page. Please visit the Login.gov website for more information.

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

On July 20, 2023, FSIS updated 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 posted 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.

Update on FSIS Overtime and Holiday Inspection Fee Reduction Program for Small and Very Small Establishments

FSIS will continue its overtime and holiday inspection fee reduction program until September 30, 2023, utilizing FY 2023 appropriated funds.

In the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), Congress provided FSIS with $100 million to support small and very small establishments by reducing overtime and holiday inspection fees. As of June 2023, over 2,900 small and very small establishments have benefited from the program. 

The unused ARPA funds for overtime and holiday inspection fees were rescinded as part of the debt ceiling agreement. FSIS will keep stakeholders updated on the future of the program beyond FY 2023.

PHIS Q&A
Access: My name has been added to the establishment profile contacts page, however, I am still unable to access PHIS exports.

Answer: Reactivation can be done by:

1. Accessing the enrollment page if the user is entered on the establishment contact page as an establishment administrator. If the role is activated there will be links to Submit Enrollment Request and Open FSIS Dashboard. 
2. Select the Open FSIS Dashboard to access PHIS. The page redirects to the PHIS home page.
3. It may be necessary to sign out and then sign in to complete the reactivation.

Visit PHIS Help for Industry for additional resources.

Knowledge Article
askFSIS Public Q&A: Exporting Meat, Poultry, and Egg Products
Where can an exporter find information on exporting FSIS inspected products and what role does FSIS perform in the export of meat, poultry, and egg products?

FSIS maintains general export information on the FSIS Export Guidance page of the FSIS website. Additional country specific export information and requirements are available in the FSIS Export Library. Exporters should work directly with plant management at the producing or storage plant that requests export certification on behalf of the exporter. Exporters are responsible for ensuring the products intended for export meets the country requirements as outlined in the FSIS Export Library page of the importing country.

FSIS verifies eligibility of export shipments and exporting establishments and verifies that all export requirements are met. Once verified, FSIS will then certify an export shipment by issuing a signed export certificate.

Questions? Please submit them through askFSIS by filling out the web form on the FSIS website.

SMALL PLANT ROUNDTABLE

Wednesday, August 30, 2023
Portland, OR
FSISCongressional@usda.gov

ESTABLISHMENT TOWN HALL 

August 16, 2023 (VIRTUAL)
4 PM Eastern
FSIS@usda.gov