REGULATORY

Labeling

• 2019 FSIS Labeling Guideline on Documentation to Substantiate Animal Raising Claims for Label Submissions (PDF)

• 2007 FSIS Guide to Federal Food Labeling Requirements for Meat, Poultry, and Egg Products (PDF)

Mobile Slaughter Units/ Field Processing

• Guidance for Field Slaughter of Non-Amenable Species (PDF)

• Mobile Slaughter Regulations and FAQs (PDF)

Remote Grading

• Remote Grading Webinar (external link to Youtube)

• Remote Grading FAQs (PDF)

Organic

• The Basics Of Organic Certification (PDF)

• Organic Certification Process

• Guidance: Organic Pest Control Procedures in Meat and Poultry Handling Facilities (PDF)

Kosher & Halal

Halal Meat Processing for Domestic Markets

USDA Meat and Poultry Processing Technical Assistance (MPPTA) program presents the Halal Meat Processing for Domestic Markets webinar featuring Agricultural Economist and Michigan State University Ph.D. Candidate Kelsey Hopkins and MPPTA Technical Assistant Director Dave Carter.

• Halal & Kosher Minnesota Meat Market Assessment (PDF)

USDA Inspection Resources