
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 Commissioner: |
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California |
Paula Batarseh, Branch Chief Dr. Fernando M. Umayam Jr., D.V.M. |
Maintaining CE program for the States | |
Colorado |
Steve Blunt Sarah Musick |
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Delaware |
Andrea Jackson, Administrator, Food Products Inspection Diann Neal, Commissioner: |
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Georgia |
Mr. Jeffrey Adam Buuck, Animal Industry Division Director Mr. Aaron Knighton, Director of Meat Inspection Ms. Andrea Smith, Program Industry Division Director Mr. Richard Fife, State Training Officer Commissioner: |
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Illinois |
John O’Keefe Commissioner: |
Dr. John O'keefe, Bureau Chief John R. Block Building 801 E. Sangamon Ave. Springfield, IL 62702-9281 |
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Indiana |
Kerri L. Suhr, DVM Dr. Renae Swiatkowski Mr. Dan Doles Mr. James Noble 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: |
Brian Miller, Assistant Director LA Department of Agriculture & Forestry 5825 Florida Blvd., Suite 4003 Baton Rouge, LA 70806 |
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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. Hope B. Martin, Director Commissioner: |
Dr. Hope B. Martin, Director Meat Inspection Division MS Department of Agriculture & Commerce 121 North Jefferson Street, Suite 323 Jackson, MS 39201 |
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Missouri |
Dr. Marin DeBauch Jamie Hall Kayla Wansing Commissioner: |
Dr. Marin DeBauch, Program Director MO State Meat Inspection Program MO Department of Agriculture 1616 Missouri Blvd. Jefferson City, MO 65102-0630 |
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Montana |
Alicia Love, Bureau Chief Jay Nelson, EIAO Darcy Alm Commissioner: |
Alicia Love, Bureau Chief Meat, Milk, and Egg Inspection Bureau MT Department of Livestock 301 North Roberts Scott-Hart Building Helena, MT 59620 |
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North Carolina |
Dr. Karen Beck, DVM, PhD Mr. Richard Phillips, TA Coordinator Ms. Lisa Benton, Agriculture Program Specialist Dr. Michelle Evans, DVM Mr. Jake Groce, TA Coordinator Commissioner: |
Lisa Benton Meat and Poultry Inspection Division NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services 2 West Edenton Street Raleigh, NC 27601 |
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North Dakota |
Dr. Andrea Grondahl, Director Commissioner: |
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Ohio |
Dr. Juan Leon, Chief Mr. David Smeller Mr. Matthew Flenner Angela Dinneen Commissioner: |
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Oklahoma |
Scott Yates, Food Safety Director Mr. Thomas Stevens Commissioner: |
Mr. Tommy Stephens, Program Manager Meat & Poultry Inspection Program OK Department of Agriculture, Food & Forestry 2800 N. Lincoln Blvd Oklahoma City, OK 73105 |
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South Carolina |
James H. Hollis, DVM, MS, Director Chad Martin, Food Safety Officer Chris Helm, Supervisory Compliance Officer Michael J. Neault, DVM, SC State Veterinarian and Director, Commissioner: |
James H. Hollis, Director SC Meat-Poultry Inspection Department 500 Clemson Road Columbia, SC 29229 |
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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: |
Meat and Poultry Inspection Bureau 350 North Redwood Road Salt Lake City, Utah 84116-6500 (Corner of Redwood Road & North Star Drive) |
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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 |
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West Virginia |
Quinton Jones, Assistant Director Commissioner: |
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Wisconsin |
Paul R. Humphrey, Director Amy Millard Commissioner: |
Mr. Paul Humphrey Acting Bureau Director Bureau of Meat and Poultry Businesses Wisconsin Department of Agriculture Trade and Consumer Protection 2811 Agriculture Drive Madison, WI 53718-6777 |
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Wyoming |
Mr. Justin Latham, Manager Mrs. Ashley Stegeman, Assistant Manager Commissioner: |