In the April 20, 2016, Federal Register, USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service ("FSIS") proposed to add Poland to the list of countries eligible to export poultry products to the U.S. After reviewing Poland's poultry laws, regulations, and inspection system as implemented, FSIS tentatively determined that they are equivalent to the Poultry Products Inspection Act ("PPIA"), the regulations implementing this statute, and the U.S. food safety system for poultry. Comments are due June 20, 2016.

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