In the November 07, 2016, Federal Register, USDA's AMS proposes to amend its regulations to better reflect the current needs of Quality Systems Verification Program ("QSVP") activities and to implement changes created by the merger of the AMS Livestock and Seed Program and the AMS Poultry Programs. These proposed changes include: amending the Livestock, Meat, and Other Agricultural Commodities QSVP to expand the commodities under the QSVP to include those authorized under the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946; removing reference to "Livestock, Meat, and Other Commodities" in the title; more clearly identifying and defining the types of programs and services offered under the QSVP; and making other technical and administrative changes. Simultaneously, AMS proposes to make conforming changes to the regulations pertaining to the Voluntary Grading of Shell Eggs and Voluntary Grading of Poultry Products and Rabbit Products to remove references to audit activities. Comments are due January 6, 2017.
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