USDA regulatory updates

USDA, FSIS, and AMS regulatory updates, inspection notices, grade standards, labeling, meat/poultry, organic, and commodity rules for F&B operations.

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Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records

May 7, 2026 · Labor Department

The Privacy Act of 1974 and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular No. A-108 require that each agency publish notice of a new or modified system of records that it maintains. DOL/GOVT-1, Office of Workers' Compensation Programs, Federal Employees'...

Request for Extension of a Currently Approved Information Collection

March 23, 2026 · Agriculture Department, Agricultural Marketing Service

In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service's (AMS) intent to request approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for an extension of the...

National Organic Program: 2026 Sunset Review and Substance Renewals

February 9, 2026 · Agriculture Department, Agricultural Marketing Service

This document announces the renewal of 56 substances listed on the National List of Allowed and Prohibited Substances within the U.S. Department of Agriculture's organic regulations. This document reflects the outcome of the 2026 sunset review processes and...

Listing of Color Additives Exempt From Certification; Beetroot Red

February 6, 2026 · Health and Human Services Department, Food and Drug Administration

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or we) is amending the color additive regulations to provide for the safe use of beetroot red for the coloring of human foods generally, at levels consistent with current good manufacturing practice, except in products...

Listing of Color Additives Exempt From Certification; Spirulina Extract

February 6, 2026 · Health and Human Services Department, Food and Drug Administration

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or we) is amending the color additive regulations to provide for the expanded use of spirulina (Arthrospira platensis) extract as a color additive in human foods generally (except for infant formula, certain foods subject...

Maximum Line Speed Under the New Swine Slaughter Inspection System (NSIS)

February 19, 2026 · Agriculture Department, Food Safety and Inspection Service

FSIS is proposing to amend the Federal meat inspection regulations to allow establishments operating under the NSIS to determine their own line speeds based on their ability to maintain process control. FSIS is also proposing to clarify that the FSIS...

GOURMET TRENDS RECALLS PORK PRODUCTS FOR UNDECLARED ALLERGEN

· Illinois IDOA

Gourmet Trends Kitchen, LLC, a Sheldon, Ill. (Iroquois County) establishment, is recalling approximately 800 pounds of “Pork Belly for Grilling” product due to misbranding and an undeclared allergen, the Illinois Department of Agriculture’s Bureau of Meat and...

Visual Post-Mortem Inspection in Swine Slaughter Establishments

May 21, 2026 · Agriculture Department, Food Safety and Inspection Service

FSIS is amending its regulations to end mandatory mandibular lymph nodes ("lymph nodes") incision and viscera palpation of swine carcasses in all swine slaughter establishments (i.e., establishments operating under traditional swine slaughter inspection or...

Availability of Revised Food Safety Guideline for Egg Products

May 5, 2026 · Agriculture Department, Food Safety and Inspection Service

FSIS is announcing the availability of its revised Food Safety Guideline for Egg Products. The guideline contains information to assist plants producing egg products that undergo pasteurization, heat treatment, cooling, freezing, or enzyme-modification in...

Revising Establishment Size Definitions

March 24, 2026 · Agriculture Department, Food Safety and Inspection Service

FSIS is considering revising how it defines establishment sizes for purposes of its oversight of meat and poultry establishments and egg products plants. Since 1996, FSIS has used Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) size categories, which are...

Products contain undeclared milk and soy.

March 11, 2026 · FDA

Reason: Products contain undeclared milk and soy. | Product: Junebar Peanut Chocolate Chip All Natural Snack Bar; INGREDIENTS: ORGANIC PEANUT BUTTER, DATE PASTE, ORGANIC BLACK BEANS, ORGANIC SWEET POTATOES, GLUTEN FREE ROLLED OATS, SEMI-SWEET SOY FREE VEGAN...

Products contain undeclared milk and soy.

March 11, 2026 · FDA

Reason: Products contain undeclared milk and soy. | Product: Junebar Chocolate Cherry All Natural Snack Bar; INGREDIENTS: ORGANIC ALMOND BUTTER, DATE PASTE, ORGANIC BLACK BEANS, ORGANIC SWEET POTATOES, GLUTEN FREE ROLLED OATS, SEMI-SWEET SOY FREE VEGAN...

Administrative Site Leases

May 6, 2026 · Agriculture Department, Forest Service

The United States Department of Agriculture (Department), Forest Service (Forest Service or Agency), is proposing to amend its land use regulations to exempt administrative site leases from the regulations for special uses. The purpose of this deregulatory...

Partnerships With Faith-Based and Neighborhood Organizations; Correction

April 17, 2026 · Agriculture Department

The Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights is correcting a final rule which appeared in the Federal Register on March 4, 2024. This final rule amends the USDA's regulations to clarify protections for beneficiaries and prospective beneficiaries of...

Constituent Update - May 22, 2026

May 22, 2026 · FSIS News & Press Releases

USDA Finalizes Science-Based Updates to Swine Inspection Procedures. FSIS Updates the Food Standards and Labeling Policy Book. Safe Grilling This Memorial Day.