USDA FSIS Constituent Update: Tips for Faster Label Approval Process

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Tips for Faster Label Approval Process

FSIS Labels are currently taking about 12-14 business days to evaluate. 

TIP:  When an establishment voluntarily submits a label for review that is eligible for generic approval and FSIS has changes, the establishment does not need to resubmit the label to FSIS for approval. After making necessary changes, the label is generically approved and can be applied to product immediately. 

Many labels applied to meat and poultry products are eligible for generic approval. This is because these labels do not fall into any of the four categories of labels that require approval by FSIS described in 9 CFR 412.1(c). Any label for which prior approval by FSIS is not required and that is fully compliant is generically approved under 9 CFR 412.2.

FSIS Names New Executive Associate for Laboratory Services

Dr. Bill Shaw has been selected as the Executive Associate for Laboratory Services (EALS) in the Office of Public Health Science.