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U.S. approves faster line speeds for pork processing

These reforms will strengthen U.S. food production, reduce costs for producers, and support a more resilient supply chain.

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced new actions to reduce burdens on the U.S. pork and poultry industries, allowing for greater efficiency while maintaining food safety standards.

Under the new policy, the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) will extend waivers allowing pork and poultry facilities to maintain higher line speeds, ensuring they can meet demand without excessive government interference. Rulemaking to formalize these speed increases will begin immediately. Additionally, FSIS will no longer require plants to submit redundant worker safety data, as extensive research has confirmed no direct link between processing speeds and workplace injuries.