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Leadership & Organizational Structure

Several offices make up the Food Safety and Inspection Service. Each plays a key role in protecting America's food supply. Read more about the people that lead them and see how they're structured below.

Agency Leadership & Offices

View the leaders and administrators for each FSIS Office.

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Organizational Charts

Office of the Administrator
- The Office of the Administrator oversees FSIS' major programs. The Administrator is FSIS' top official, with overall responsibility for all inspection and standard-setting activities.
Deputy Administrator
Chief Operating Officer

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Who Works for Us

"Faces of Food Safety" introduces you to the men and women who play a role in making our food safe.

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Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)

Any person has the right to obtain Federal agency records unless the records (or a part of the records) are protected from disclosure by any of the nine exemptions contained in the law.

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Cleanliness Helps Prevent Foodborne Illness

Cleanliness is a major factor in preventing foodborne illness. Washing hands with warm water and soap for at least 20 seconds can help eliminate germs from your hands.

Last Updated: Oct 05, 2020

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