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USDA/FSIS RIN: 0583-AD99 Publication ID: Fall 2024 
Title: ●Visual Post-Mortem Inspection in Swine Slaughter Establishments 
Abstract:

FSIS is proposing to remove requirements for the incision of mandibular lymph nodes (lymph nodes) and the palpation of viscera in swine slaughter establishments. Specifically, FSIS is proposing to amend its regulations at 9 CFR 310.26(b) to remove requirements for lymph nodes incision and viscera palpation in swine slaughter establishments operating under the New Swine Slaughter Inspection System (NSIS). FSIS is also proposing to amend the post-mortem inspection staffing standards in 9 CFR 310.1 to state that the listed number of inspectors per station (i.e., the head, viscera, and carcass stations) is the maximum number of inspectors required by the staffing standards. Science and inspection data support that mandatory lymph nodes incision and viscera palpation during post-mortem swine slaughter inspection is no longer needed for food safety because condemnation rates for defects found at head and viscera inspection are low and condemnable defects can be detected visually.

 
Agency: Department of Agriculture(USDA)  Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant 
RIN Status: First time published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule Stage 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 9 CFR 310.26    9 CFR 310.1   
Legal Authority: 21 U.S.C. 601, et. seq.    21 U.S.C. 451, et. seq.    21 U.S.C. 1031, et. seq.   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  12/00/2024 
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: Federal 
Small Entities Affected: No  Federalism: No 
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 20250-3700
Phone:202 286-2255
Email: melissa.hammar@usda.gov