In the November 16, 2015, Federal Register, USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service ("FSIS") issued an updated version of the Agency's compliance guidelines for controlling hazards posed by allergens and other ingredients of public health concern. The guidelines provide recommendations for identifying hazards when conducting a hazard analysis and for preventing and controlling hazards through a hazard analysis and critical control point plan, or sanitation standard operating procedures, or other prerequisite programs with respect to these substances.

The content of this article is intended to provide a general guide to the subject matter. Specialist advice should be sought about your specific circumstances.