Laws, Regulations and Information Packets

The following information packets are in PDF file format. If your computer is not equipped with
Acrobat Reader you can download it by visiting the Acrobat Reader site.

• NC Compulsory Meat Inspection Law
• NC Poultry Products Inspection Law (**update coming soon -- see note below)
  
• Coming Under Inspection for Small Processing Plants
• Equipment Suppliers
• Acceptable Meat and Poultry Guidelines
• USDA/NCDA&CS Facility Guidelines for Meat Processing Plants
• Foods Deemed Misbranded
• On Farm Slaughter Activities
• On Farm Slaughter Activities (Spanish)
• Inspection Requirements for Meat and Poultry Businesses
• FAQ about Processing and Marketing Beef, Pork, Lamb and Goat Meats
• Understanding Sales Taxes on Agricultural Products

  **These statutes have been changed by the recent ratification of House Bill 1104.
  Updated statutes will be posted once they are available. Please call 919-733-4136
  for more information.