Maximum Line Speed Rates for Young Chicken and Turkey Establishments Operating Under the New Poultry Inspection System
FSIS is proposing to amend the regulations to: allow young chicken establishments operating under the New Poultry Inspection System (NPIS) to operate at line speeds up to 175 birds per minute (bpm);...
Sign up to read the full analysisDocument type: Proposed Rule. Agency: Agriculture Department, Food Safety and Inspection Service. Published: 2026-02-19.
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