In the July 9, 2014, Federal Register, USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service issued a final rule amending the National Poultry Improvement Plan by removing descriptions of specific tests and sanitation procedures. The rule requires tests and sanitation to be conducted pursuant to a program standards document approved by the Administrator. This change is intended to improve USDA's ability to keep safeguards current by streamlining the process for approving new sampling and testing procedures. The rule is effective on August 8, 2014.
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