FSIS Proposes to Keep Lists of Eligible Foreign Exports on Website Only

The Food Safety and Inspection Service is proposing to amend its regulations by amending lists of foreign countries eligible to export meat, poultry and egg products to the U.S., and instead use only the lists it currently maintains on its website. “This change would allow FSIS to more efficiently provide the public with more accurate and up-to-date information,” it said. “The criteria FSIS uses to evaluate whether a foreign country is eligible to export meat, poultry, or egg products would remain in the regulations and would not change. FSIS would continue to provide an opportunity for public comment when proposing to list new countries as eligible to export these products to the United States.” Comments are due June 11.