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The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, announced a delay in starting the sampling of not-ready-to-eat breaded stuffed chicken products for Salmonella. Originally scheduled for May 1, 2025, this will now begin on November 3, 2025. This delay allows time to finalize instructions, ensure inspection readiness, and help the industry prepare. It also gives the new FSIS leadership a chance to review policies regarding this issue.

The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are seeking public input regarding food date labeling. They aim to gather information on industry practices, consumer perceptions, and the impact of date labels on food waste. Both agencies are concerned that inconsistent labeling terms like "Sell By" and "Use By" may confuse consumers, leading to unnecessary food waste. They encourage the use of the phrase "Best if Used By" to reduce confusion and are asking for public comments to guide future policies by February 3, 2025.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is looking to renew an approved information collection about business registration requirements. The notice invites public comments on the necessity and burden of this information collection, which affects meat and poultry handlers like brokers and wholesalers. Comments must be submitted by April 21, 2025, and there are no changes to the current information collection structure, which will expire on June 30, 2025. Public feedback will be summarized and included in the request for approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).

The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced plans to update an information collection process concerning the importation of undenatured inedible products and samples for research and testing. This proposal aims to make the forms more user-friendly, thus reducing the time and burden on importers by 8,818 hours. Comments on these changes are welcomed until April 21, 2025, via multiple submission methods including online or mail. The main goal is to ensure the safe import of these products without them being mixed with goods intended for sale.

The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture has issued a notice about the updated dollar limits for retail stores selling meat and poultry products to hotels, restaurants, and similar institutions without requiring federal inspection. For 2025, the limits have been raised to $103,600 for meat and meat products and $74,800 for poultry products. These adjustments are based on changes in consumer prices reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The limits ensure that such retail operations remain exempt from federal inspection while selling to non-household consumers.

The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture is planning to renew their approved information collection related to the importation and transportation of meat, poultry, and egg products, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This renewal involves no changes to the current information collection process, which aims to ensure these products are safe, wholesome, and correctly labeled. Comments on this matter must be submitted by April 21, 2025, and FSIS emphasizes the importance of public participation in these regulations to ensure their effectiveness and practicality. The collection includes foreign inspection certificates, documentation for pre-stamping procedures, and transport documentation under USDA seal.