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USDA Non-discrimination Policy and Program Complaint Filing Procedures
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The Food Safety and Inspection Service
(FSIS) is committed to providing inspection service in a professional
and non-discriminatory manner to all federal meat, poultry, egg,
and import establishments.
How to file a USDA Program Discrimination Complaint
It is the policy of the USDA to ensure that no person is excluded from, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to prohibited
discrimination in programs conducted by FSIS on the bases of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability, political beliefs,
sexual orientation, and marital or family status.
To file a complaint of discrimination in the receipt of USDA services,
access the form and filing instructions (PDF Only).
(Note: This form is not for use in filing complaints of employment discrimination.
FSIS employees must contact the FSIS Civil Rights Division at 1-800-269-6212 within 45 days of the alleged discrimination to file a complaint.
USDA
"And Justice For All" Poster (PDF Only) | High-Resolution PDF (2MB)
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination
in the delivery of all programs and services conducted by officials
of the FSIS. This poster contains the USDA policy of non-discrimination
and the complaint filing address. The poster is prominently located
in FSIS office space within official headquarters establishments.
Questions regarding the "And Justice For All" poster or
the procedures for filing a program discrimination complaint can be
discussed with an FSIS inspector, Front Line Supervisor, or District
Office. Alternately, inquiries may be made directly to the USDA's
Office of Civil Rights at (866) 632-9992 (toll free), or (202) 402-0216
(TDD).
View "Simple Justice:"
Program Discrimination Complaints in USDA (13-minute video, Windows Media Format)
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