USDA Launches Small Processors Action Plan

USDA has launched a new Small Processors Action Plan, a set of actions intended to better support small and very small meat and poultry processing plants, improve customer service, and reduce unnecessary regulatory burdens while maintaining strong food safety protections for consumers. For example, the plan calls for establishing dedicated support to help small businesses navigate processes and get timely responses, as well as updating and expanding plain-language guidance by FSIS, tailored to small and very small plants. USDA says it will begin rolling out the plan immediately and will continue engaging with small and very small plants to ensure the changes are effective and responsive to real-world needs.