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FSIS operates under the Federal Meat Inspection Act, the Poultry Products Inspection Act, and the Egg Products Inspection Act, in addition to Executive Orders, small business protection laws and other guidance applicable to all Federal agencies.

Federal Meat Inspection Act
Under the Federal Meat Inspection Act (FMIA), FSIS provides inspection for all meat products sold in interstate commerce, and reinspects imported products to ensure that they meet U.S. food safety standards.

Poultry Products Inspection Act
Under the Poultry Products Inspection Act (PPIA), FSIS provides inspection for all poultry products sold in interstate commerce, and reinspects imported products to ensure that they meet U.S. food safety standards.

Egg Products Inspection Act
Under the Egg Products Inspection Act (EPIA), FSIS inspects egg products sold in interstate commerce, and reinspects imported products to ensure that they meet U.S. food safety standards. In egg processing plants, inspection involves examining, before and after breaking, eggs intended for further processing and use as food.

Humane Methods of Livestock Slaughter
The Humane Methods of Livestock Slaughter Act of 1978 [7 USC 1901 – 1906] states that the handling and slaughtering of livestock are to be carried out only by humane methods.

Executive Orders, Small Business Protection Laws, & Other Regulatory Guidance
Summary of laws and executive orders governing the rulemaking process.

 

 

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