NMFS Proposes Revisions to Seafood Inspection Regulations

In a Federal Register Notice (FRN) published on April 25, 2024, the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) announced a proposed rule that aims to "improve the uniformity and reliability of seafood inspection services by adopting recognized best practices for inspection".

NMFS has not "significantly" updated the existing regulations since their issuance in 1971. The proposed rule will remove specific out-of-date provisions and update the text to reflect modern best practices for the Seafood Inspection Program.

NMFS is accepting comments on this proposed rule, due by May 28, 2024.

The proposed rule can be found here:
https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/04/25/2024-08676/inspection-and-certification-of-establishments-fishery-products-and-other-marine-ingredients