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I want to obtain USDA inspection for my meat plant. What do I need to do to get started?

Last Updated: March 29, 2009

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The Food Safety and Inspection Service of USDA lists all the steps here: http://www.fsis.usda.gov/PDF/Guidelines_for_Obtaining_Federal_Grant_of_Inspection.pdf

The Niche Meat Processor Assistance Network explains those steps and suggests a more practical order for them:
http://www.extension.org/pages/How_to_apply_for_Meat_and_Poultry_Inspection

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