Easier Local Meat Sales: State-Regulated Slaughter Exemptions
New rules exempt small slaughter facilities from federal inspections if they comply with state law and sell meat only within that state. This aims to make locally produced meat more accessible to consumers, restaurants, and stores, supporting local farmers and processors.
Key points
Smaller slaughter facilities are exempt from federal inspections if they meet state requirements.
Meat from these facilities can be sold directly to consumers, restaurants, and stores within the same state.
The act does not override or replace existing state laws regarding slaughter and meat sales.
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