Notice2025-19221
Notice of Request To Renew an Approved Information Collection: Marking, Labeling and Packaging
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October 2, 2025
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Agriculture DepartmentFood Safety and Inspection Service
Abstract
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) regulations, FSIS is announcing its intention to request renewal of the approved information collection regarding the regulatory requirements for marking, labeling, and packaging of meat, poultry, and egg products. This collection covers the certification of marking devices. This collection also covers the labeling approval process through which establishments are to submit their labels to FSIS for approval and maintain related files. There are no changes to the information collection. The approval for this information collection will expire on February 28, 2026.
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[Federal Register Volume 90, Number 189 (Thursday, October 2, 2025)]
[Notices]
[Pages 47720-47721]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2025-19221]
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Federal Register / Vol. 90, No. 189 / Thursday, October 2, 2025 /
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Food Safety and Inspection Service
[Docket No. FSIS-2025-0018]
Notice of Request To Renew an Approved Information Collection:
Marking, Labeling and Packaging
AGENCY: Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), U.S. Department of
Agriculture (USDA).
ACTION: Notice and request for comments.
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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) regulations, FSIS is announcing
its intention to request renewal of the approved information collection
regarding the regulatory requirements for marking, labeling, and
packaging of meat, poultry, and egg products. This collection covers
the certification of marking devices. This collection also covers the
labeling approval process through which establishments are to submit
their labels to FSIS for approval and maintain related files. There are
no changes to the information collection. The approval for this
information collection will expire on February 28, 2026.
DATES: Submit comments on or before December 1, 2025.
ADDRESSES: FSIS invites interested persons to submit comments on this
Federal Register notice. Comments may be submitted by one of the
following methods:
<bullet> Federal eRulemaking Portal: This website provides
commenters the ability to type short comments directly into the comment
field on the web page or to attach a file for lengthier comments. Go to
<a href="https://www.regulations.gov">https://www.regulations.gov</a>. Follow the on-line instructions at that
site for submitting comments.
<bullet> Mail: Send to Docket Clerk, U.S. Department of
Agriculture, Food Safety and Inspection Service, 1400 Independence
Avenue SW, Mailstop 3758, Washington, DC 20250-3700.
<bullet> Hand- or courier-delivered submittals: Deliver to 1400
Independence Avenue SW, Jamie L. Whitten Building, Room 350-E,
Washington, DC 20250-3700.
Instructions: All items submitted by mail or electronic mail must
include the Agency name and docket number FSIS-2025-0018. Comments
received in response to this docket will be made available for public
inspection and posted without change, including any personal
information, to <a href="https://www.regulations.gov">https://www.regulations.gov</a>.
Docket: For access to background documents or comments received,
call 202-720-5046 to schedule a time to visit the FSIS Docket Room at
1400 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20250-3700.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Gina Kouba, Office of Policy and
Program Development, Food Safety and Inspection Service, USDA, 1400
Independence Avenue SW, Mailstop 3758, South Building, Washington, DC
20250-3700; 202-720-5046.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title: Marking, Labeling, and Packaging of Meat, Poultry, and Egg
Products.
OMB Number: 0583-0092.
Type of Request: Renewal of an approved information collection.
Abstract: FSIS has been delegated the authority to exercise the
functions of the Secretary (7 CFR 2.18, 2.53), as specified in the
Federal Meat Inspection Act (FMIA) (21 U.S.C. 601, et seq.), the
Poultry Products Inspection Act (PPIA) (21 U.S.C. 451, et seq.), and
the Egg Products Inspection Act (EPIA) (21 U.S.C. 1031, et seq.). These
statutes mandate that FSIS protect the public by verifying that meat,
poultry, and egg products are safe, wholesome, and properly labeled.
FSIS is requesting renewal of an approved information collection
regarding the regulatory requirements for marking, labeling, and
packaging of meat, poultry, and egg products. This collection covers
the certification of marking devices. This collection also covers the
labeling approval process through which establishments are to submit
their labels to FSIS for approval and maintain related files. The
approval for this information collection will expire on February 28,
2026. FSIS is making no changes to the existing information collection.
To control the manufacture of marking devices bearing official
marks, FSIS requires official meat and poultry establishments and the
manufacturers of such devices to submit an Authorization Certificate to
the Agency (FSIS Form 5200-7). Such certification is necessary to help
prevent the manufacture and use of counterfeit marks of inspection (9
CFR 312.1, 317.3, 381.96, and 381.131).
Meat and poultry establishments and egg products plants must
develop labels in accordance with FSIS regulations (9 CFR 317.1,
381.115, 590.410, and 412.2). Unless labels are generically approved
(meaning, they do not need to be submitted to FSIS prior to use on
product in commerce), establishments must complete an application for
approval (``Application for Approval of Labels, Marking or Device,''
FSIS Form 7234-1)(9 CFR 412.1). Respondents must submit duplicate
copies of the labels when submitting the applications by paper.
Establishments may also submit labels through the Label Submission and
Approval System (LSAS), which is an internet-based application that
allows respondents to gain label approval through a secure website. The
establishment must maintain a copy of all the labeling used, along with
product formulation and processing procedures and any additional
documentation needed to support that the labels are consistent with
FSIS regulations and policies on labeling (9 CFR 320.1(b)(11) and
381.175(b)(6)). Additionally, establishments requesting reconsideration
of a label application that the Agency has modified or rejected under 9
CFR 500.8 submit their request using the ``Request for Label
Reconsideration,'' FSIS Form 8822-4.
FSIS has made the following estimates based upon an information
collection assessment:
Estimate of Burden: FSIS estimates that it will take respondents an
average of 4 minutes per response related to marking; 75 minutes per
response related to labeling applications and recordkeeping; 120
minutes per response related to labeling reconsideration requests; 15
minutes per response related to generically approved labeling
recordkeeping; and 2 minutes
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per response related to packaging materials recordkeeping.
Respondents: Official meat and poultry establishments, official egg
plants, and foreign establishments.
Estimated No. of Respondents: 5,735 related to marking; 3,461
related to labeling applications and recordkeeping; 74 related to
labeling reconsideration requests; 6,333 related to generically
approved labeling recordkeeping; and 5,735 related to packaging
materials recordkeeping.
Estimated No. of Annual Responses per Respondent: 1 related to
marking; 20 related to labeling applications and recordkeeping; 2
related to labeling reconsideration requests; 20 related to generically
approved labeling recordkeeping; and 2 related to packaging materials
recordkeeping.
Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 121,867 hours. All
responses to this notice will be summarized and included in the request
for OMB approval. All comments will also become a matter of public
record. Copies of this information collection assessment can be
obtained from Gina Kouba, Office of Policy and Program Development,
Food Safety and Inspection Service, USDA, 1400 Independence Avenue SW,
Mailstop 3758, South Building, Washington, DC 20250-3700; 202-720-5046.
Comments are invited on: (a) whether the proposed collection of
information is necessary for the proper performance of FSIS' functions,
including whether the information will have practical utility; (b) the
accuracy of FSIS' estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of
information, including the validity of the method and assumptions used;
(c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the
information to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the
collection of information, including through the use of appropriate
automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection
techniques, or other forms of information technology. Comments may be
sent to both FSIS, at the addresses provided above, and the Desk
Officer for Agriculture, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs,
Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Washington, DC 20253.
Additional Public Notification
Public awareness of all segments of rulemaking and policy
development is important. Consequently, FSIS will announce this Federal
Register publication on-line through the FSIS web page located at:
<a href="https://www.fsis.usda.gov/federal-register">https://www.fsis.usda.gov/federal-register</a>.
FSIS will also announce and provide a link to this Federal Register
publication through the FSIS Constituent Update, which is used to
provide information regarding FSIS policies, procedures, regulations,
Federal Register notices, FSIS public meetings, and other types of
information that could affect or would be of interest to our
constituents and stakeholders. The Constituent Update is available on
the FSIS web page. Through the web page, FSIS can provide information
to a much broader, more diverse audience. In addition, FSIS offers an
email subscription service that provides automatic and customized
access to selected food safety news and information. This service is
available at: <a href="https://www.fsis.usda.gov/subscribe">https://www.fsis.usda.gov/subscribe</a>. The available
information ranges from recalls to export information, regulations,
directives, and notices. Customers can add or delete subscriptions
themselves and have the option to password protect their accounts.
USDA Non-Discrimination Statement
In accordance with Federal civil rights law and USDA civil rights
regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and
employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA
programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color,
national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, marital status,
family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance
program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil
rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA
(not all bases apply to all programs). Remedies and complaint filing
deadlines vary by program or incident.
Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of
communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print,
audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the responsible
Agency or USDA's TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or
contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.
Additionally, program information may be made available in languages
other than English.
To file a program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA
Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD-3027, found online at How to
File a Program Discrimination Complaint and at any USDA office or write
a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the
information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint
form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA
by: (1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant
Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC
20250-9410; (2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or (3) email:
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USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.
Justin Ransom,
Administrator.
[FR Doc. 2025-19221 Filed 10-1-25; 8:45 am]
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