
Completion of the Public Health Information System Establishment Profile Canning Questionnaire
FSIS Notice
38-20
Issue Date
Jul 29, 2020
Expiration Date
Aug 01, 2021
This notice instructs the FSIS Inspectors-in-charge (IICs) at all FSIS official establishments that produce thermally processed, commercially sterile products (canning establishments) to complete a Profile Questionnaire in the Public Health Information System (PHIS) and record the categorical information on the products and thermal processing systems. The purpose of this questionnaire is to collect general production and equipment information related to official canning establishments. FSIS will use the questionnaire results to inform its understanding of the current official canning establishments operations, to strengthen its inspection procedures for canned products, and to plan and implement necessary workforce training.