meat-poultry · Agricultural Marketing Service · Rule · Published 1995-02-02 · Effective 1995-03-06 · 60 FR 6638
Document
Document number
95-2583
Federal Register citation
60 FR 6638
CFR reference
7 CFR 70
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
meat-poultry
Sub-agency
Agricultural Marketing Service
Publication date
1995-02-02
Effective date
1995-03-06
USDA docket
Docket No. PY-92-003
Abstract
The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is adopting as a final rule the provisions of the proposed rule which updated the voluntary poultry grade standards in response to advancements within the poultry industry and changes in consumer preferences. The revisions will amend existing regulations with regard to discolorations, the definition of exposed flesh, and the procurement grades in order to simplify interpretation, improve uniformity, and strengthen effectiveness. The revisions will also establish new grading criteria for large poultry parts to fulfill industry's request for voluntary grading standards for new products.