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FSIS Announces Final Rule for Interstate Shipment of State-Inspected Meat and Poultry Products
State-inspected meat and poultry can cross state lines, expanding markets
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Congressional and Public Affairs
(202) 720-9113
Bill Bagley
WASHINGTON, April 19, 2011 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced a
final rule today that will broaden the market for smaller state-inspected plants. By participating in this voluntary cooperative interstate
shipment program, select establishments will have the option to ship meat and poultry products, bearing an official USDA mark of inspection,
across state lines.
"We're excited to announce this new rule that offers smaller plants the opportunity to expand their market and sell their products to
new customers," said FSIS Administrator Al Almanza. "Allowing these state-inspected establishments to ship their products across
state lines has the potential to expand rural development and jobs, increase local tax bases, strengthen rural communities, and ensure that
food is safe for consumers."
In participating states, state-inspected establishments selected to take part in this program will be required to comply with all federal
standards under the Federal Meat Inspection Act (FMIA) and the Poultry Products Inspection Act (PPIA). These establishments will receive
inspection services from state inspection personnel that have been trained in the requirements of the FMIA and PPIA.
To view the final rule, visit www.fsis.usda.gov/
regulations_&_policies/Interim_&_Final_Rules/index.asp
or visit the Federal Register online at www.gpoaccess.gov/fr/.
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Last Modified: April 19, 2011 |
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