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NPPC supports inspection system
The National Pork Producers Council says it supports the USDA’s proposed New Swine Slaughter Inspection System rule. The new rule gives packing plant personnel greater responsibility for food safety tasks and allows USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service employees to do more focused inspection.
The NPPC says the new rule will enhance food safety, humane handling and better utilize government and industry resources.
The NPPC does, however, recommend some technical changes to the rule. The organization wants plants to be exempt from current line speed limits. The NPPC says plants should have flexibility with line speeds and plant layouts.
The inspection rule is expected to be finalized later this year.
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