Laws, Regulations and Information Packets

The following information packets are in PDF file format. If your computer is not equipped with Acrobat Reader you can download it by visiting the Acrobat Reader site.

• NC Compulsory Meat Inspection Law
• NC Poultry Products Inspection Law
  
• Check List for Accuracy of Labels
• Coming Under Inspection for Small Processing Plants
• Equipment, Utensils, and Linens
• Equipment Suppliers
• Inspection Regulations for Slaughter and Processing of Cattle, Swine, Goats, Ratites (Ostrich, Emu and Rhea), Buffalo and Fallow Deer
• Sanitation Performance Standards (FSIS Directive 11,000.1)
• Layout Guide for Small Meat Plants
• Acceptable Meat and Poultry Guidelines
• USDA/NCDA&CS Facility Guidelines for Meat Processing Plants
• Foods Deemed Misbranded
• On Farm Slaughter Activities
• Inspection Requirements for Meat and Poultry Businesses
  

NCDA&CS - Meat and Poultry Inspection Division, Donald H. DeLozier , Director
Mailing Address:1001 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1001
Physical Address: 2 West Edenton Street , Raleigh, NC 27601
Phone: (919) 733-4136; FAX: (919) 715-0246; TA Office: (919) 733-0167