Establishments have the option to apply for Federal or State inspection. States operate under a cooperative
agreement with FSIS. States' program must enforce requirements "at least equal to" those imposed under the
Federal Meat and Poultry Products Inspection Acts. However, product produced under State
inspection is limited to intrastate commerce. FSIS provides up to 50%
of the State's operating funds, as well as training and other assistance.
Docket No. FSIS-2008-0039 | PDF (May 2, 2011)
Final Rule: Cooperative Inspection Programs: Interstate Shipment of Meat and Poultry Products
Guidance for State & Local Agencies FSIS provides guidance to State and local government agencies on the use of science-driven, risk-based
approaches to the control of foodborne hazards.
Listing of Participating States The list of the State meat and poultry inspection programs currently operating appears here.
Listing of States Without Inspection Programs
List of States which have given up their meat or poultry inspection programs or both. The USDA assumed the
inspection function of these plants in addition to plants already under USDA inspection.
Reviews of State Programs Information about comprehensive reviews of State meat and poultry inspection programs and summary reports;
links to the most recent Annual Comprehensive Review and Determination Reports.