For most asset-intensive companies, spare parts are like the air we breathe.

As a food-safety lawyer, I spend a significant portion of my time analyzing the actions of FSIS and trying to figure out what’s coming next.

In October 2015, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced a Regional Emphasis Program (REP) mandating comprehensive inspections at poultry-processing facilities.

On Nov. 4, the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) released its Strategic Plan for 2017-2021, which outlines the agency's goals for the next five years.