FSIS to Hold Public Meeting on Catfish Inspection

The Food Safety and Inspection Service will hold an “educational meeting” Aug. 24 in Memphis to discuss its new authorities for inspection of Siluriformes fish, including catfish, outlined in a 2015 final rule (see 1511270024), it said. At the meeting, “FSIS will present information on the upcoming full implementation of the regulatory requirements at official domestic establishments that process Siluriformes fish and fish products, as well as information on entry procedures and reinspection at official import inspection establishments,” the agency said. Full implementation of FSIS inspection authority for Siluriformes took effect Aug. 2 (see 1706300029).