Federal Register #2026-08702

USDA FSIS Releases Revised Egg Product Safety Guideline for Public Comment

The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has released a revised guideline for egg product safety. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) - Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) - Purpose: - Announcement of the revised Food Safety Guideline for Egg Products - Aimed at assisting egg product plants with regulatory compliance for processes such as pasteurization, heat treatment, cooling, freezing, and enzyme-modification - Key Details: - The guideline update incorporates responses to stakeholder questions and new scientific information - No procurement of products or services is involved - The notice is a request for public comments, not a solicitation - OEMs and Vendors: - No OEMs or vendors are mentioned - Products/Services: - No products or services are being requested or procured - Unique Requirements: - The guideline is intended for plants producing egg products using specific processing methods - Focus is on regulatory compliance and food safety, not acquisition of goods or services

Description

The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is announcing the availability of its revised Food Safety Guideline for Egg Products. This guideline provides information to assist plants producing egg products that undergo pasteurization, heat treatment, cooling, freezing, or enzyme-modification in complying with FSIS regulatory requirements. The update addresses questions received after the previous version and includes additional scientific information. FSIS invites comments on the guideline, with submissions due by July 6, 2026.

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