What: The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is seeking public comment on revisions to the United States Classes, Standards, and Grades for Poultry (the Poultry Standards). Comments were originally due on January 16, 2025, but comment period now is extended to May 16, 2025.
The Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 directs and authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture “to develop and improve standards of quality, condition, quantity, grade, and packaging and recommend and demonstrate such standards in order to encourage uniformity and consistency in commercial practices.” The last minor revision to the Poultry Standards occurred in 2018, but the last substantial revision prior to that occurred in 1998. Since then, poultry production and quality assessment methods have changed significantly, as have consumer preferences.
Why: AMS is soliciting comments including data, recommendations, and other information from stakeholders about potential changes to the U.S. Classes, Standards, and Grades for Poultry. Comments may include any current and/or ongoing research or industry practice that has relevance to this Poultry Standard. AMS also invites comments about how those changes would be implemented in the federal voluntary, fee-for-service grading programs.
Action: Comments must be submitted on or before May 16, 2025.
FEDERAL REGISTER NOTICE:
United States Classes, Standards, and Grades for Poultry
CONTACT:
Shanerika Flemings
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TOPIC(S):
USDA
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