🧀FDA Proposes Revocation of Dairy Product Identity Standards
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or we) is proposing to revoke 18 standards of identity for dairy products. FDA is taking this action as we tentatively conclude that these standards are no longer necessary to promote honesty and fair dealing in the interest of consumers. This proposed action would reduce redundant regulatory requirements.
Learn More🍏Proposed Rule to Revoke Food Standards
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or we) is proposing to revoke 23 standards of identity for food. FDA is taking this action because we tentatively conclude that these standards are no longer necessary to promote honesty and fair dealing in the interest of consumers. This proposed action would reduce redundant regulatory requirements.
Learn More🍏FDA Revokes Obsolete Food Standards to Streamline Regulation
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or we) revokes 11 food standards for foods that are no longer sold in the United States. FDA is taking this action as these standards are no longer necessary to promote honesty and fair dealing in the interest of consumers. This action will remove obsolete rules to reduce unnecessary regulatory requirements.
Learn More🍑FDA Proposes to Revoke Obsolete Food Standards Affecting Businesses
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or we) is proposing to revoke 11 food standards for foods that are no longer sold in the United States. FDA is taking this action as we tentatively conclude these standards are no longer necessary to promote honesty and fair dealing in the interest of consumers. This action, if finalized, will remove obsolete rules to possibly reduce unnecessary regulatory requirements.
Learn More🥩Proposed Rule to Remove Standard of Identity for Canned Tripe with Milk
FSIS is proposing to remove the standard of identity for canned "Tripe with Milk." Although some establishments may continue to produce canned tripe with milk products, FSIS has determined that the existing standard for the finished canned article is unnecessary. The preamble to the rule that established the standard in 1950 did not provide any explanation or justification for the standard. Removal of the standard would provide greater flexibility for establishments. FSIS' labeling requirements are sufficient to ensure that these products are not misbranded.
Learn More🍗USDA Updates State Meat and Poultry Inspection Program Lists
FSIS is amending the Federal meat and poultry products inspection regulations to remove its lists of states that do not operate their own meat or poultry inspection (MPI) programs that are "at least equal to" FSIS' Federal inspection programs and have therefore been designated for FSIS' Federal inspection. FSIS is also amending the regulations to remove or revise related cross references to the lists. Going forward, FSIS will maintain lists of states with and without MPI programs on its website to ensure that the public has accurate and timely access to information about State and Federal inspection programs.
Learn More🧈New USDA Rule on Butterfat Testing
This final rule adopts amendments to the plant records requirement for the Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) Dairy Grading and Inspection Program. The amendments allow butterfat tests to be performed at an in-house or approved third party laboratory and add a requirement for plants to maintain and make such records available for examination by a United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) inspector. These amendments increase efficiency by conforming to current industry practice.
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