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Title: Custom Exempt Meat Processor
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Description: A custom exempt meat processor is defined in State and Federal law as a processor that does not require continuous inspection because they only process meat for the owner of the animal. Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA)
Subject: Food
Creation Date: 5/20/2008 12:01:49 PM
Modification Date: 8/9/2024 12:02:10 PM
Agency Name: Agriculture (MDA), Minnesota Department of
Agency URL: https://www.mda.state.mn.us/
Agency Description: The mission of the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is to enhance all Minnesotans’ quality of life by equitably ensuring the integrity of our food supply, the health of our environment, and the strength and resilience of our agricultural economy.
Agency Phone: 651-201-6000
800-967-2474
Agency Fax: Agency URL: https://www.mda.state.mn.us/
Agency Address:
625 N. Robert Street

St. Paul
MN
55155
Unit Name: Meat, Poultry and Egg Inspection
Unit URL:
Unit Description:
Unit Phone: Unit Fax: Contact person(s): MDA.MeatPoultryEgg@state.mn.us
Unit URL:
Audience: Application URL:
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Requirements:

Review Custom Exempt Meat Processing

A custom exempt meat processor is defined in State and Federal law as a processor that does not require continuous inspection because they only process meat for the owner of the animal. The meat or poultry cannot be sold and can only be consumed by the following:

  • The owner of the animal
  • The owner’s immediate family
  • Non-paying guests

Custom processed meat and poultry must be labeled with "NOT FOR SALE". Businesses that operate under this exemption are inspected by the State Inspection Program on a regular basis. However, inspections of these operations are conducted less frequently than operations under continuous inspection. Custom exempt processors are expected to meet the same requirements for sanitation and construction as State and Federal plants must meet.

Forms and Resources

 
 

Rules: 1540.0010-.4520
1545.0010-.2040

Statutes: 28A.04

Forms:
Fees:
No fee.

Period of Issuance:
Permit issued indefinitely unless revoked by the Commissioner.

Length of Determination:
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