The Meat Institute has backed USDA FSIS proposed rule changes that would allow pork and poultry processors to increase line ...

Agriculture secretary says proposed changes will remove bottlenecks, lower production costs and create a more stable food system.

Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. WASHINGTON, June 3, 2025 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public ...

In an exclusive visit with BEEF, the nation’s top food safety official stands behind the current U.S. meat inspection system.

Updated regulations for poultry and pork processors would alleviate processing bottlenecks and lower production costs.

The Trump administration has directed the US Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) to accelerate pork and poultry processing by removing “outdated” administrative requirements. These “outdated” ...

The agency’s proposals would raise line speeds to up to 175 birds per minute for young chickens and up to 60 birds per minute ...

During fiscal year 2026, FSIS expects to phase in 100 CSI training leader positions in three waves. The first wave will be implemented in the second quarter of 2026. The agency no ...

Montana’s congressional delegation wants USDA’s Inspector General (IG) to investigate “alleged misconduct within the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) and its effect on meat processing ...

Under the final rule, the voluntary label claims “Product of USA” and “Made in the USA” may be used on FSIS-regulated products that meet the following criteria: Single ingredient products that are ...