USDA-NRP

US program for residue surveillance in meat.

Definition

NRP targets 130+ compounds (antibiotics, hormones, heavy metals, pesticides). Lab results are reported to FSIS via the Public Health Information System (PHIS) in HL7 or JSON. Annual cycle published in the Red Book.

Origin

Program created in 1967 ; reinforced after Toxic Substances Control Act 1976.

Example in context

An Iowa slaughterhouse undergoes random monthly NRP sampling.

Related terms

• FDA FSMA 204 — related FDA framework.