FSIS Updates Guidance on HACCP Systems Validation for Small Establishments

A new guidance is now available on Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point systems validation for small meat and poultry establishments, the Food Safety and Inspection Service said. The guidance (here) incorporates comments the agency received in response to a May 2012 draft guidance (see 12050904). FSIS is requesting comments on the updated version of its guidance by July 25. It will also hold a hearing on the guidance June 25 in Washington, D.C. Once finalized, the agenda for the hearing will be posted (here), FSIS said.