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USDA/FSIS RIN: 0583-AE07 Publication ID: Spring 2025 
Title: ●Removal of Pumped Bacon Sampling Regulations  
Abstract:

FSIS is amending the Federal meat inspection regulations to remove the provisions providing for FSIS’ sampling and testing of pumped bacon for nitrosamines. FSIS stopped sampling for nitrosamines in 1998.  

 
Agency: Department of Agriculture(USDA)  Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant 
RIN Status: First time published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Actions 
Major: No 
EO 14192 Designation: Deregulatory 

Overall Description of Deadline: FSIS is amending the Federal meat inspection regulations to remove the provisions providing for FSIS' sampling and testing of pumped bacon for nitrosamines. FSIS stopped sampling for nitrosamines in 1998.

Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
Final Rule  07/01/2025  90 FR 27973   
Final Rule Effective  07/01/2025 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Agency Contact:
Melissa Hammar
Director, Regulations Development Staff
Department of Agriculture
Food Safety and Inspection Service
1400 Independence Avenue SW,
Washington, DC 20250
Phone:202 720-5046
Email: melissa.hammar@usda.gov