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About FSIS
Our Mission: The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is the public health agency in the U.S. Department of Agriculture responsible for ensuring that the nation's commercial supply of meat, poultry, and egg products is safe, wholesome, and correctly labeled and packaged.
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FSIS manages the National Advisory Committee on Meat and Poultry Inspection (NACMPI) and the National Advisory Committee on Microbiological Criteria for Foods (NACMCF).
Cover of the Strategic Plan FY 2008-2013 Strategic Plan (PDF Only; 1.5mb)
The FSIS Strategic Plan is the foundation document for both the long range and day to day operations of the Agency. The plan outlines FSIS' mission, vision, and six strategic goals. An Executive Summary is also available.
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Includes Civil Rights Division contacts and programs; provides information on avoiding discrimination and sexual harassment complaints.

For More Information Regarding Structure & Organization
Provides contact information as well as a listing of the different offices that make up the Food Safety and Inspection Service.

For More Information Regarding FSIS Biographies
Contains the biographies of FSIS leadership.

For More Information Regarding Associated Agencies & Partners
This page lists FSIS' partners in securing the safety of the American food supply.

For More Information Regarding Cooperative Agreements
FSIS strengthens its public health capabilities and support for food safety innovation through the funding of cooperative agreements.

For More Information Regarding Agency History
This section notes milestones in FSIS' evolution, from the early days of USDA through passage of the Federal Meat Inspection Act (FMIA) and other Acts to the creation of a modern science-based inspection system.

For More Information Regarding Strategic Planning
Like all organizations, FSIS uses the strategic planning process to pave the way for meeting organizational goals and objectives over a future period of time.



Last Modified: July 24, 2008

 

 

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