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March 14, 2025
FSIS has published in the Federal Register the “Adjusted Dollar Limitations to Qualify for Retail Exemption.” The dollar limitations apply to the amount of meat and poultry that a retail store can sell to hotels, restaurants, and similar institutions without disqualifying itself for exemption from federal inspection requirements. In accordance with FSIS' regulations, for calendar year 2025, the value for the retail dollar limitation for meat and meat products (including Siluriformes) is $103,600; the value for the retail dollar limitation for poultry and poultry products is $74,800. The dollar limitations will be effective on April 10, 2025.
FSIS has posted the National Residue Program Quarterly Report (October – December 2024) and associated datasets. The report and datasets cover residue sampling data for domestic (scheduled and inspector-generated) and import sampling programs for the first quarter of fiscal year 2025. The quarterly report summarizes the chemical residue results for the U.S. National Residue Program for meat, poultry, and egg products, helping to ensure a safe food supply.
Please visit the FSIS website for more details on the annual sampling plans and reports.
FSIS to Post Individual Category Status and Aggregate Results for Poultry Carcasses, Chicken Parts, and Comminuted Poultry Tested for Salmonella
On March 20, 2025, FSIS will post the updated individual establishment Salmonella performance standard category information for:
- raw poultry carcasses;
- raw chicken parts; and
- comminuted poultry products.
The updated information can be found on the Salmonella Verification Testing Program Monthly Posting page on the FSIS website. Additionally, FSIS will post the aggregate sampling results showing the number of establishments in categories 1, 2, or 3 for establishments producing young poultry carcasses, raw chicken parts, or not ready-to-eat (NRTE) comminuted poultry products at the location linked above.
Available for Public Comment
FSIS seeks public comments on proposed rules and notices, which are viewable on the FSIS Federal Register & Rulemaking webpage. FSIS is currently seeking comments on the following:
Policy Update
FSIS notices and directives on public health and regulatory issues are available on the FSIS Policy webpage. The following policy update was recently issued:
FSIS Notice 06-25 - Mission Critical Travel Justifications in Concurgov
Export Requirements Update
The Library of Export Requirements has been updated for products for the following:
- Germany
- Hungary
- Canada
- Azerbaijan
- Japan
- Turkey
- European Union
- Mexico
- China
- Taiwan
- Dominican Republic
- Jordan
Complete information can be found at the FSIS Import & Export Library.
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