Regulations last checked for updates: Feb 10, 2026

Title 9 - Animals and Animal Products last revised: Jan 28, 2026
§ 311.6 - Diamond-skin disease.

Carcasses of hogs affected with diamond-skin disease when localized and not associated with systemic change may be passed for human food after removal and condemnation of the affected parts, provided such carcasses are otherwise healthy.

authority: 21 U.S.C. 601-695; 7 CFR 2.17, 2.55
source: 35 FR 15569, Oct. 3, 1970, unless otherwise noted.
cite as: 9 CFR 311.6