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USDA/FSIS | RIN: 0583-AC04 | Publication ID: Fall 1997 |
Title: Refrigeration and Labeling Requirements for Shell Eggs | |
Abstract: Research has shown that refrigeration is a significant factor in the reduction of bacterial growth in shell eggs. To reduce the risk of human illness from Salmonella bacteria, a shell egg industry task force believed that refrigeration of eggs was an appropriate course of action. The task force subsequently sought legislation to require that shell eggs be refrigerated at an ambient temperature no greater than 45 degrees F after packing for the ultimate consumer and be labeled to indicate that refrigeration is required. The Egg Products Inspection Act (EPIA) was amended to include these requirements, effective December 13, 1991. Based on USDA egg production and price data, estimated first year compliance costs are $40.67 million and represent 1.37 percent of gross industry proceeds or $0.0083 per dozen. Since the first year figures include nonrecurring expenditures for facilities and vehicles, the total industry cost will be less in subsequent years. While alternative implementation is not provided for under the EPIA, the authorizing committee considered alternatives during the last session of Congress. Concerns for the feasibility and efficacy of the required intervention remain unaddressed. | |
Agency: Department of Agriculture(USDA) | Priority: Other Significant |
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda | Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Long-Term Actions |
Major: Undetermined | Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined |
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 56 7 CFR 59 | |
Legal Authority: 7 USC 1621 to 1627 Agricultural Marketing Act 7 USC 1031 to 1056 Egg Products Inspection Act |
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Additional Information: RFA: N | |
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No | Government Levels Affected: None |
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No | |
Agency Contact: Ralph E. Stafko Special Assistant, Federal-State Relations, Regulatory Programs Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service Washington, DC 20250-3700 Phone:202 205-0700 |