FSIS guideline for Determining Whether a Livestock Slaughter or Processing Firm is Exempt from Inspection Requirements of the Federal Meat Inspection Act
Guideline ID
FSIS-GD-2018-0007
Issue Date
May 2018
Full Guideline
This guidance document is designed to help firms that slaughter livestock or process meat and meat products determine whether they are exempt from required Federal inspection under the Federal Meat Inspection Act. It relates to 21 U.S.C. 623 and 661 and 9 CFR 303.1.
Disclaimer: The contents of this guidance document do not have the force and effect of law and are not meant to bind the public in any way. This document is intended only to provide clarity to the public regarding existing requirements under the law or agency policies.