FSIS to Hold Teleconference Feb. 7 at 2-3 p.m. on New Hold and Test Procedures for Meat Imports

The Food Safety and Inspection Service scheduled a teleconference Feb. 7 from 2-3 p.m. ET to discuss the new FSIS policy on entry into commerce for products with test results pending. Beginning Feb. 8, FSIS will not allow meat and poultry products, including imported products, to enter into U.S. commerce until all test results have been received by FSIS. Importers will be able to move products away from the border pending test results as long as the product moves under company seal and does not enter into U.S. commerce. Teleconference participants will be able to ask questions at the end of the call. The call-in number is (888) 858-2144, and the participant past code is 5277207.