As retailer and customer expectations around labor, safety, and ethical practices rise, social compliance audits are becoming a routine — and high-stakes — part of doing business. This session will break down what these audits cover, the most common challenges companies face, and practical steps to prepare, respond, and follow up effectively. Participants will learn how to organize internally, manage documentation requests, avoid common pitfalls, and turn audit findings into meaningful improvements that protect customer relationships and business continuity.

This webinar provides an essential update on Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) worksite enforcement issues currently impacting the meatpacking industry. We will review current enforcement practices and compliance obligations while offering practical strategies to maintain operational continuity during investigations.

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Join the Meat Institute’s Regulatory Services team for our upcoming Reg Services Update. This session will provide a Noncompliance Record (NR) workshop, including guidance and best practices for submitting appeals to the (HQ) level. Participants will receive updates on key FSIS policies, including the revised FSIS Directive 7221.1, Prior Label Approval, issued December 8, 2025, with a focus on changes to the Product of USA policy. The session will also cover current hot topics and regulatory updates, including revisions to FSIS Directive 7120.1 related to safe and suitable ingredients.

In an environment shaped by policy uncertainty, geopolitical tension, and shifting regulatory priorities, agriculture and food industry leaders need clear, credible insight more than ever. Join seasoned government-relations experts from Michael Best Strategies for an insider’s perspective on the political landscape and what it means for producers, processors, and the broader meat and poultry value chain. This candid, off-the-record conversation will cover emerging trends, developments and signals from Washington that will shape business strategy in 2026 and beyond.

Join the Meat Institute’s Regulatory Services team for our upcoming Reg Services Update, where we will provide an in-depth overview of FSIS Directive 7120.1 – the official listing of safe and suitable ingredients permitted in the production of meat, poultry, and egg products.

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Join the Meat Institute for a timely and in-depth webinar on the latest trade developments affecting the U.S. meat industry. Michael Schumpp, Senior Director of International Affairs, will provide critical insights into current global market dynamics, recent policy developments, and emerging trade agreements that could shape the future of U.S. meat exports and imports.

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