Federal Register #FSIS-2026-0067

USDA FSIS Renewal of Information Collection for New Poultry Inspection System

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is seeking public comment on renewing its information collection requirements for the New Poultry Inspection System (NPIS): - Government Buyer: - Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), U.S. Department of Agriculture - Scope of Renewal: - Applies to all official poultry slaughter establishments (excluding those slaughtering ratites) - Establishments must maintain written procedures and records as part of their HACCP plans, sanitation SOPs, or other prerequisite programs - Procedures must address prevention of contamination by enteric pathogens and fecal material - Documentation required for microbial test results and proof that products meet the definition of ready-to-cook poultry - Requirements: - No changes proposed to the existing information collection - Estimated 289 respondents with a total annual burden of 191,204 hours - Notable Details: - This is a regulatory information collection renewal, not a procurement of products or services - No OEMs, vendors, or specific products/services are involved - Locations: - FSIS offices at 1400 Independence Avenue SW, South Building and Jamie L. Whitten Building, Washington, DC

Description

The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture is announcing its intention to request a renewal of the approved information collection related to poultry slaughter inspection under the New Poultry Inspection System (NPIS). This renewal involves maintaining records and written procedures to ensure poultry products are safe, wholesome, and properly labeled, including prevention of contamination and documentation of ready-to-cook poultry. There are no changes to the information collection, and the current approval will expire on August 31, 2026. Comments on this renewal are invited until June 2, 2026.

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