meat-poultry · Agricultural Marketing Service · Rule · Published 1999-10-22 · 64 FR 56945
Document
Document number
99-27546
Federal Register citation
64 FR 56945
CFR reference
7 CFR 56
Type
Rule
Action
Interim final rule with request for comments.
Category
meat-poultry
Sub-agency
Agricultural Marketing Service
Publication date
1999-10-22
USDA docket
Docket No. PY-99-002
Abstract
The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is revising its regulations governing the voluntary shell egg grading program by adding a definition of the term ``ambient temperature,'' by amending the refrigeration requirements, and by adding a labeling requirement. Amendments to the Egg Products Inspection Act (EPIA) in 1991 involved refrigeration and labeling requirements to enhance the safety of table eggs nationwide and to protect the health and welfare of the consuming public. AMS is amending 7 CFR part 56 to conform to the FSIS temperature and labeling requirements.