USDA Moves Meat Inspection Lists Online, Ditches Rulebook
Published Date: 6/26/2025
Rule
Summary
FSIS is changing how it shares info about which states run their own meat and poultry inspections. Instead of listing states in the official rules, FSIS will post updated lists on its website so everyone can get the latest info fast. This helps businesses and consumers know who’s inspecting their meat and poultry without waiting for rule updates.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Inspection Lists Published Online
FSIS removed the lists of states with and without State meat or poultry inspection (MPI) programs from the Federal regulations and will post and maintain those lists on its website so the public can get accurate, timely information about which States run their own MPI programs and which are designated for FSIS Federal inspection.
Businesses Get Faster Inspection Status Updates
Businesses that produce, process, or sell meat and poultry will no longer rely on lists in the regulations; FSIS will keep current lists of States with and without MPI programs on its website so businesses can learn inspection-designation status more quickly without waiting for rule updates.
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