Regulations

RSS

The USDA said it was required by law to issue a grant of inspection to Valley Meat Co.

The USDA has approved a label for meat and liquid egg products that includes a claim about the absence of genetically engineered products.

The AG in New Mexico has ruled that veterinary drugs commonly administered to horses would render their meat adulterated under state law and not fit for human consumption.

FSIS is proposing new requirements for labeling beef products that have been mechanically tenderized, including adding new cooking instructions, so that consumers can safely enjoy these products.

USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service today issued a Final Rule to modify the labeling provisions for the mandatory Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) program.

A study from the University of Delaware reports that federal environmental programs have drastically overestimated the poultry industry’s contributions to water pollution.

USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) laboratories have validated a 325 gram analytical portion option for Salmonella analysis of raw beef.

“USDA expects that these changes will improve the overall operation of the program and also bring the current mandatory COOL requirements into compliance with U.S. international trade obligations,” said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack.