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USDA/FSIS | RIN: 0583-AD34 | Publication ID: Fall 2008 |
Title: ●Notification, Documentation and Recordkeeping Requirements for Inspected Establishments | |
Abstract: The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is proposing to require establishments subject to inspection under the Federal Meat Inspection Act and the Poultry Products Inspection Act to promptly notify the Secretary of Agriculture that an adulterated or misbranded product received by or originating from the establishment has entered into commerce, if the establishment believes or has reason to believe that this has happened. FSIS is also proposing to require these establishments to: (1) prepare and maintain current procedures for the recall of all products produced and shipped by the establishment; (2) document each reassessment of the process control plans of the establishment; and (3) upon request, make the procedures and reassessed control plans available to inspectors appointed by the Secretary for review and copying. | |
Agency: Department of Agriculture(USDA) | Priority: Other Significant |
RIN Status: First time published in the Unified Agenda | Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule Stage |
Major: Undetermined | Unfunded Mandates: No |
CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.) | |
Legal Authority: 21 U.S.C. 612 and 613 21 U.S.C. 459 |
Legal Deadline:
None |
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Statement of Need: The Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (Public Law 110-246, Sec. 11017), known as the 2008 Farm Bill, amended the Federal Meat Inspection Act (FMIA) and the Poultry Products Inspection Act (PPIA) to require establishments subject to inspection under these Acts to promptly notify the Secretary that an adulterated or misbranded product received by or originating from the establishment has entered into commerce, if the establishment believes or has reason to believe that this has happened. Section 11017 also requires establishments subject to inspection under the FMIA and PPIA to: (1) prepare and maintain current procedures for the recall of all products produced and shipped by the establishment; and (2) document each reassessment of the process control plans of the establishment. |
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Summary of the Legal Basis: 21 U.S.C. 612 and 613; 21 U.S.C. 459, and Public Law 110-246, Sec. 11017. |
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Alternatives: The option of no rulemaking is unavailable. The Agency will consider alternative methods of implementation, and the effects on foreign and domestic commerce and on small business associated with the alternatives. |
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Anticipated Costs and Benefits: FSIS will conduct an analysis to determine the costs and benefits associated with this rulemaking. FSIS has made an initial determination that this rule will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities. |
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Risks: In preparing regulations on the shipment of adulterated meat and poultry products by meat and poultry establishments, the preparation and maintenance of procedures for recalled products produced and shipped by establishments, and the documentation of each reassessment of the process control plans by the establishment, the Agency will consider any risks to public health or other pertinent risks associated with these actions. |
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Timetable:
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No | Government Levels Affected: None |
Small Entities Affected: Businesses | Federalism: No |
Included in the Regulatory Plan: Yes | |
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No | |
Agency Contact: Matthew Michael Director, Regulations Development Staff Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service Office of Policy and Program Development, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20250-3700 Phone:202 720-0345 Fax:202 690-0486 Email: matthew.michael@usda.gov |