FSIS is extending the comment period by 30 days for the Salmonella Framework for Raw Poultry Products proposed rule and determination, to more effectively reduce Salmonella illnesses linked to raw poultry. The comment period will now end on November 7, 2024. The proposal was published in the Federal Register on August 7, 2024. Industry associations requested the extension to review and consider the proposal and supporting documentation to formulate comments on these documents.

Comments may be submitted online via the federal eRulemaking portal, available at www.regulations.gov; by mail sent to Docket Clerk, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food Safety and Inspection Service, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Mailstop 3758, Washington, DC 20250-3700, or by hand or courier delivery to 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Jamie L. Whitten Building, Room 350-E, Washington, DC 20250-3700. All items submitted by mail or electronic mail must include the agency name and docket number FSIS-2023-0028.

September webinars on proposal

FSIS is hosting two webinars to share information about the science behind its Salmonella Framework for Raw Poultry Products proposed rule and determination to reduce Salmonella illnesses linked to raw poultry products. The webinars will be held on September 9, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. E.T. and September 10, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. E.T. The webinars will address topics such as findings from the NACMCF Subcommittee Report on Enhancing Salmonella Control in Poultry Products; the Salmonella Risk Profile, and the Salmonella in Poultry Risk Assessments; Statistical Process Control and the FSIS Proposed Lower Capability Process Index Statistical Measurement Model; and the FSIS Poultry Exploratory Sampling Program Report. Different topics will be covered each day, and the presentations will be recorded.

FSIS invites interested stakeholders, including public health partners, industry representatives, consumer groups, and other members of the public, to join the webinars to learn more about the scientific support documents and related resources referenced in the proposed Salmonella framework. The proposal was published on August 7, 2024, in the Federal Register. Participants will have an opportunity to ask clarifying questions or technical questions about the information shared during the webinar. There will be no opportunity to give or submit formal public comment during the webinars.

Information on how to join the webinars will be announced in the future.