Small and Very Small Plants

Small plant owners and operators can use this page to find information about FSIS policies, technical assistance,and answers to common questions from small plants across the country.

Regulatory Web Seminars
FSIS will host NetMeeting Webinars on mobile slaughter units and sanitary dressing procedures. Get connection information or download presentations.

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USDA Launches Toll-Free Help Desk for Small Meat and Poultry Processors (Dec 7, 2009)
New help desk will provide direct access to knowledgeable staff specialists for operators of small and very small meat, poultry and processed egg products establishments.

Small and Very Small Plant Outreach
FSIS has assembled food safety resources designed to assist small and very small plants in understanding and meeting regulatory requirements.

FSIS has assembled food safety resources designed to assist small and very small plants with their HACCP programs. For related information see the HACCP/Pathogen Reduction Resources and Information page.

Topics of interest to owners and operators of small meat and poultry plants are covered in this 4-page, full-color monthly newsletter. Get help, in plain language, translating FSIS rules and regulations into daily operational practices. Also visit the News Releases page for recent announcements.

Use this as your first resource in maintaining compliance with FSIS policies. This section includes information on compliance and HACCP guides, the humane interactive knowledge exchange (HIKE), the interactive knowledge exchange (IKE), labeling guidance and new technologies.

Use our interactive question and answer tool to ask an inspection-related question. (Note: Our Common Questions pages are still available and cover a wide range of topics such as foodborne pathogens and disease, labeling and export, policy issuances, food science and safe food handling.)

Learn what requirements are necessary for exporting your products to other countries including packaging, labeling and other special conditions.

FSIS Directives contain instructions of an indefinite duration.

FSIS Notices are temporary instructions that are scheduled to expire no later than 1 year from the issuance date

Last Modified: January 8, 2010


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