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Publication Method of Lists of States With and Without State Meat or Poultry Inspection Programs

FSIS removes its published lists of states with and without state meat or poultry inspection programs, shifting to a web-based lookup method.

Aforeworn detected this change in the Food & Beverage Manufacturing (FDA/FSMA/USDA) space on July 30, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated Low urgency. Meat and poultry processors, importers, and exporters subject to FSIS inspection; state MPI programs. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Effective 30 days after publication in the Federal Register (publication date June 26, 2025).. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors Food & Beverage Manufacturing (FDA/FSMA/USDA) continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.

What changed

FSIS will no longer publish the lists of states with/without state meat or poultry inspection programs in the Federal Register; instead, the lists will be maintained on the FSIS website and updated as needed.

Who it affects

Meat and poultry processors, importers, and exporters subject to FSIS inspection; state MPI programs.

What you must do

No immediate action required; operators should note that the official lists will now be available only on the FSIS website.

Deadline

Effective 30 days after publication in the Federal Register (publication date June 26, 2025).

Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/06/26/2025-11816/publication-method-of-lists-of-states-with-and-without-state-meat-or-poultry-inspection-programs

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