Here to serve the people of Montana and its livestock industry.
Meat & Poultry Inspection Section
- Cooperative Interstate Shipping Program
- Federal Meat Inspection Act
- Federal Poultry Products Inspection Act
- MCA Code 81-9-201
- Administrative Rules of Montana
- SB199 - Guidance Document
- Licensed Custom Exempt Facilities
- State Inspected Establishments
- Federal USDA Inspected Establishment Directory
- State Food Recall Process
- Appeals Guideline
- Civil Rights Information
- LMC
- FY2023 Annual Report
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Guide to Applying for State Inspection
- Industry Resources
Contact Information
Department of Livestock
Meat and Poultry Inspection Section
PO Box 202001
Helena, Montana 59620-2001
Email
Industry Resources
Associations and associated webpages:
The Meat Locker | Information & Resources for Meat Processors
American Association of Meat Processors
Montana Meat Processors Association | Meat Processing
American Meat Science Association l Home
Beginner’s Guide to Local Meat Processing – Niche Meat Processor Assistance Network
Frequently used USDA Food Safety Inspection Services Guidelines and Directives:
Sanitation Performance Standards Compliance Guide | Food Safety and Inspection Service
HACCP Guidance | Food Safety and Inspection Service
FSIS Guidelines | Food Safety and Inspection Service
FSIS Directives | Food Safety and Inspection Service
Verifying an Establishment's Food Safety System - Revision 8 | Food Safety and Inspection Service