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
- USDA Food Safety Inspection Service Guidance Page
- USDA Food Safety Inspection Service HACCP Guidance
- USDA Food Safety Inspection Service Sanitation Performance Standards Guidance
- Niche Meat Processing Organization
- State Food Recall Process
- Appeals Guideline
- Civil Rights Information
- LMC
- FY2022 Annual Report
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Contact Information
Department of Livestock
Meat and Poultry Inspection Section
PO Box 202001
Helena, Montana 59620-2001
Email
Meat & Poultry Inspection Section
Montana’s Meat and Poultry Inspection Section's mission is to ensure that meat and poultry slaughtered, processed and/or stored within Montana meet all state and federal requirements for wholesome and unadulterated products for the consumer’s safety. This is accomplished through onsite inspection of establishment facilities, slaughter operations, processing of products, laboratory testing, licensing and product labeling.
If you have questions or would like to contact us please call (406) 444-9761.
For applicants and customers with disabilities who require program information in alternative formats, please contact Mike Spatz at (406) 444-5684, Montana Relay 711.
Program information may be made available in languages other than English, free of charge. For assistance, contact the Customer Care Center at (866) 270-3877.