USDA Streamlines Paperwork for Pork Inspection and Labeling Processes
Published Date: 3/2/2026
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Summary
The Department of Agriculture wants to keep collecting info about how pigs are inspected to make sure meat is safe and labeled right. They’re updating the rules to make the paperwork easier and less time-consuming for farmers and inspectors. If you have thoughts, you’ve got until April 1, 2026, to share them online—no extra costs, just a smoother process!
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Swine plants must test and keep records
If you operate a swine slaughter establishment under the New Swine Slaughter Inspection System (NSIS), you must perform microbial testing and keep records, including the total number of animals and carcasses sorted and removed each day and the reasons for removal. You may record this data on FSIS Form 6200-3 or submit the same information electronically in an FSIS-approved format. The collection applies to 84 respondents and the agency estimates a total of 4,347 burden hours.
Attestation removal trims paperwork burden
FSIS proposes removing an attestation-related element from the information collection for the New Swine Inspection System, which the agency says will reduce the estimated paperwork burden associated with the collection.
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