USDA Renews Info Collection on Meat and Poultry Imports
Published Date: 2/18/2025
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Summary
The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service wants to keep collecting info on how meat, poultry, and egg products are imported and transported—no changes, just a renewal. This affects businesses handling these foods and helps keep everything safe and smooth. If you have thoughts, speak up by April 21, 2025, before the current approval expires on June 30, 2025.
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Renewal of Info Collection—No Changes
FSIS is seeking to renew its approved information collection for importation and transportation of meat, poultry, and egg products with no changes. The renewal request notes the current approval expires on June 30, 2025, and FSIS is accepting comments through April 21, 2025.
Foreign Inspection Certificates Required
If you import meat, poultry, or egg products into the U.S., those products must be accompanied by an inspection certificate signed by an official of the foreign government. Foreign exporting countries must establish and annually certify that their inspection systems are "equivalent to" the U.S. system under the cited regulations.
Estimated Respondent Count and Annual Burden
FSIS estimates 68 respondents and a total annual burden of 3,677 hours for this information collection (OMB Number 0583-0094). These estimates will be included in the OMB renewal request.
Pre-Stamping Requires FSIS Approval Letter
If an import establishment wants to pre-stamp imported product with the U.S. inspection legend before FSIS reinspection is complete, the establishment must submit a letter to FSIS explaining and requesting approval of its pre-stamping procedure (per 9 CFR 327.10(d) and 381.204(f)).
Sealed Shipments Must Use FSIS Form 7350-1
Meat and poultry products shipped between official establishments without inspection marks must be transported under USDA seal unless covered by a HACCP plan, and the shipping establishment must complete FSIS Form 7350-1 to identify the type, amount, and weight of sealed product (per 9 CFR 325.5).
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