State Inspection Programs
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 and the Humane Methods of Slaughter Act of 1978. However, product produced under State Inspection is limited to intrastate commerce, unless a state opts into an additional cooperative program, the Cooperative Interstate Shipment Program.
Under an “at least equal to” cooperative agreement with FSIS, States may operate their own MPI programs if they meet and enforce requirements “at least equal to” those imposed under the Federal Meat Inspection Act, Poultry Products Inspection Act and Humane Methods of Slaughter Act of 1978. State-inspected meat and poultry products are limited to intrastate commerce only.
Requirements
States are key FSIS partners. Formal working relationships are reflected in Cooperative Agreements between FSIS and affected State agencies.
State Meat and Poultry Inspection (MPI) Programs are an integral part of the nation's food safety system. About 1,900 meat and poultry establishments are inspected under State MPI programs. All of these establishments are small or very small. State MPI programs are characterized as providing more personalized guidance to establishments in developing their food safety oriented operations. FSIS provides approximately $50 million dollars annually to support the 29 State MPI programs currently operating.
State MPI programs operate under a cooperative agreement with FSIS. Under the agreement, a State's program must enforce requirements "at least equal to" those imposed under the Federal Meat Inspection Act and the Poultry Products Inspection Act. In States with inspection programs, establishments have the option to apply for Federal or State inspection. 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. FSIS provides guidance to state MPI programs under these agreements.
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Notes
- California, and Colorado do not maintain State meat or poultry inspection programs. They do perform custom exempt reviews for FSIS under cooperative agreement. Custom exempt operators slaughter or process for the owners of the product and return the product to the owners for their personal use; custom exempt operators do not ship any product out. FSIS is responsible for periodic reviews of these operations.
- Utah conducts egg products inspection under a cooperative agreement.
State Officials may email us with requests for updates or corrections to this list.
Related Information: A comprehensive listing of all state food regulatory officials is available from the Association of Food and Drug Officials (AFDO).
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Alabama |
Issac C. Barrett, Jr., DVM Hannah Y. Ennis, DVM Lynn B. Blue Commissioner: |
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Arizona |
Mr. Rick Mann, Program Manager Mr. Jeff Grant Commissioner: |
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Arkansas |
Patrick Fisk, Director Dan Douglas Tillman Treat Secretary of Agriculture (no commissioner): Phone: (870) 897-0952 Wes.ward@agriculture.Arkansas.gov
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Delaware |
Andrea Jackson, Administrator, Food Products Inspection Larry Raines, MPI Field Supervisor Commissioner: |
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Georgia |
Ms. Andrea Smith, Program Industry Division Director Mr. Richard Fife, Program Manager of Meat Inspection Commissioner: |
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Illinois |
John O'Keefe Commissioner: |
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Indiana |
Kerri L. Suhr, DVM Dr. Renae Swiatkowski Commissioner: |
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Iowa |
Dr. Kathryn Polking, Bureau Chief Kristyn Van Donselaar Commissioner: |
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Kansas |
Jeremy Schooler, Program Manager Commissioner: |
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Louisiana |
Natalie Glover, Meat Program Director Brian Miller, Assistant Director Daniel Gueho, Meat Program Manager Commissioner: |
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Maine |
Jennifer Eberly, DVM, MPH Commissioner: |
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Minnesota |
Nicole Neeser, DVM, MPH, Director Levi Muhl Jennifer Stephes Commissioner: |
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Mississippi |
Dr. Nicole Hodges, Director Commissioner: |
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Missouri |
Dr. Marin DeBauch Kelsey Luebbering Jamie Hall Kayla Wansing Commissioner: |
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Montana |
Alicia Love, Bureau Chief Darcy Alm, Office Manager Commissioner: |
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North Carolina |
Karen Beck, DVM, PhD Lisa Benton, Technical Assistant Manager Richard Phillips, TA Coordinator Jake Groce, TA Coordinator Commissioner: |
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North Dakota |
Dr. Andrea Grondahl, Director Commissioner: |
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Ohio |
Dr. Nelson Weaver, Chief Mr. David Smeller Mr. Matthew Flenner Angela Dinneen Commissioner: |
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Oklahoma |
Scott Yates, Food Safety Director Mr. Thomas Stevens Commissioner: |
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Oregon |
Rusty Rock, Program Director Paul Sherman, Meat Program Specialist Commissioner: |
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South Carolina |
James H. Hollis, DVM, MS, Director Kathryn E. Gibson, MS, DVM, PHD, Assistant Director Chad Martin, Food Safety Officer Chris Helm, Supervisory Compliance Officer Michael J. Neault, DVM |
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South Dakota |
Mendel Miller, DVM Dr. Tammy Anderson, Meat Inspection, Program Manager Bryan Bauer, Training Officer Commissioner: |
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Texas |
James R. Dillon, DVM, MPH Thomas Lansford, DVM Commissioner: |
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Utah |
Mr. Noel McSpadden, Program Manager Mr. Cole Dalton, Compliance Coordinator Supervisor Mr. James Burton, Assistant Manager Commissioner: |
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Vermont |
Dr. Katherine McNamara, DVM, Deputy Director Julie Boisvert, Meat Inspection Section Chief Secretary: |
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Virginia |
JoAnn Connell, Program Manager Jackie Teter, Program Analyst Commissioner: |
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West Virginia |
Quinton Jones, Assistant Director Commissioner: |
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Wisconsin |
Paul R. Humphrey, Director Amy Millard Commissioner: |
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Wyoming |
Mr. Justin Latham, Manager Mrs. Ashley Stegeman, Assistant Manager Commissioner: |