I. PURPOSE

This directive provides inspection program personnel (IPP) with the latest updates to the list of substances that may be used in the production of meat, poultry, and egg products. As a reminder, this directive no longer provides the complete listing of approved substances, On-Line Reprocessing (OLR) and Off-Line Reprocessing (OFLR) Antimicrobial Intervention Systems. Instead, it only provides a list of the latest changes. The complete listing of OLR and OFLR Antimicrobial Intervention Systems is available at the link above. FSIS is also providing a link to the complete list of safe and suitable ingredients and the list in 9 CFR 424.21(c) of additional acceptable food ingredients.

II. CANCELLATION

FSIS Directive 7120.1, Revision 56 Safe and Suitable Ingredients Used in the Production of Meat, Poultry, and Egg Products, 09/01/21

III. LATEST UP-DATE TO THE LIST OF SUBSTANCES

See full PDF for table 

• Table 1: Summary of Updates to list of substances
• Table 2: List of Approved On-Line Reprocessing (OLR) Antimicrobial Systems for Poultry 
• Table 3; List of Approved Off-Line Reprocessing (OFLR) Antimicrobial Systems for Poultry

IV. QUESTIONS

Refer questions regarding this directive to your supervisor or as needed to the Office of Policy and Program Development through askFSIS or by telephone at 1-800-233-3935. When submitting a question, complete the web form and select New Technology, Innovations for the Inquiry Type. For labeling questions select Labeling for the Inquiry Type.

NOTE: Refer to FSIS Directive 5620.1, Using askFSIS, for additional information on submitting questions.

Related Information:

• New Technology Table