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USDA/FSIS

RIN: 0583-AC83

Publication ID: Spring 2011

Title: Classes of Poultry; Updating Poultry Class Standards
Abstract: FSIS will amend the official U.S. classes of poultry so that they more accurately and clearly describe the characteristics of poultry in the market today. Poultry classes are defined primarily in terms of age and sex of the bird. Genetic improvements and new poultry management techniques have reduced the grow-out period for some poultry classes while extensive cross breeding has produced poultry with higher meat yields but blurred breed distinctions. This action is being taken to ensure that poultry products are labeled in a truthful and non-misleading manner. The rule will update existing regulations to reflect current poultry characteristics and production practices. Therefore, the impact on the poultry industry is expected to be minimal.
Agency: Department of Agriculture(USDA)	Priority: Other Significant
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda	Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule Stage
Major: No	Unfunded Mandates: No
CFR Citation: 9 CFR 381.170(a)
Legal Authority: 21 USC 451

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action	Date	FR Cite
NPRM	09/29/2003	68 FR 55902
NPRM Comment Period End	02/09/2004
Second NPRM	07/13/2009	74 FR 33374
Second NPRM Comment Period End	09/11/2009
Final Action	09/00/2011

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No	Government Levels Affected: None
Small Entities Affected: Businesses	Federalism: No
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No
Agency Contact: Rosalyn Murphy-Jenkins Director, Labeling and Program Delivery Staff (LPDS) Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service Office of Policy and Program Development, Patriots Plaza 3, 1400 Independence Avenue SW., Room 8-148, Mailstop 5273, Washington, DC 20250-5273 Phone:301 504-0879 Fax:202 245-4792 Email: rosalyn.murphy-jenkins@fsis.usda.gov