FSIS Seeks Members for National Advisory Committee on Meat and Poultry Inspection

USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has published a notice soliciting nominations for membership on a national advisory committee that addresses meat and poultry inspection issues. Names and curriculum vitae must be postmarked no later than January 23, 2009. FSIS is seeking a diverse membership drawn from industry, academia, state and local government officials, public health organizations, and consumers and consumer organizations. The committee “provides advice and recommendations to the Secretary on meat and poultry inspection programs.” See Federal Register, December 24, 2008.