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Ensuring the quality of the nation's meat, poultry, and egg products is a process that is increasingly dependent upon science.  Learn more about how the agency is protecting public health through science.
Scientist conducting laboratory test FSIS Issues Final Rule Revising the Accredited Laboratory Program (Sep 11, 2008)
Today's final rule | PDF announced revised and consolidated standards and procedures for the accreditation of non-Federal analytical chemistry laboratories.
Chemistry Residue Violators Alert List (Updated Sep 2, 2008)
Access the latest list of residue violations.
USDA Symbol Nominations Sought For Membership on the National Advisory Committee on Microbiological Criteria for Foods (Aug 8, 2008)
Nominations are due September 17 (note correction in news release). See the Federal Register Notice for complete information.

For More Information Regarding HACCP & Pathogen Reduction
Describes HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points System); provides HACCP information for small and very small plants and other guidance documents.

For More Information Regarding Laboratories & Procedures
Provides a listing of FSIS laboratories, a list of accredited laboratories, and guidebooks covering microbiology, chemistry, and pathology.

For More Information Regarding Data Collection & Reports
Provides E. coli, Salmonella, and Listeria test results, information on the National Residue Program and the National Residue Database, Animal Disposition Reporting System and database information from FoodNet and PulseNet.

For More Information Regarding Risk Assessments
Provides FSIS risk assessment reports and models for Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy, Clostridium perfringens, E. coli O157:H7, Listeria monocytogenes, and Salmonella.



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