Updated MOU between USDA, HHS, and EPA Addresses Drug Residues, Pesticide Residues, and Chemical Contaminants in Food

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USDA, HHS, and EPA announced an updated Memorandum of Understanding on July 10, 2026, to coordinate federal activities on drug residues, pesticide residues, and chemical contaminants in meat, poultry, and egg products. The MOU covers sampling, analytical testing, tolerance levels, and regulatory actions across the three agencies. It applies to all interagency activities under USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service jurisdiction.

• •Updated MOU reaffirms interagency coordination on chemical residues in meat, poultry, and egg products
• •Covers sampling, testing, tolerance setting, and regulatory enforcement activities
• •FSIS will provide FDA with weekly residue reports and coordinate on analytical method development

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