Notice of Request To Renew an Approved Information Collection: Accreditation of Laboratories, Transactions, and Exemptions
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) regulations, FSIS is announcing its intention to request a renewal of the information collection for the accreditation of laboratories; transactions with official meat and poultry establishments, egg products processing plants, and other firms; and exemptions from requirements of the Federal Meat Inspection Act and the Poultry Products Inspection Act. There are no changes to the existing information collection. The approval for this information collection will expire on October 31, 2026.
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In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) regulations, FSIS is announcing its intention to request a renewal of the information collection for the accreditation of laboratories; transactions with official meat and poultry establishments, egg products processing plants, and other firms; and exemptions from requirements of the Federal Meat Inspection Act and the Poultry Products Inspection Act. There are no changes to the existing information collection. The approval for this information collection will expire on October 31, 2026.
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Published
May 22, 2026
Comment deadline
July 21, 2026