In cooperation with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the Office of Meat and Poultry Services (OMPS) inspects meat and poultry slaughter and processing establishments in Virginia to ensure meat products made in Virginia are safe, unadulterated, wholesome, and accurately labeled. Inspection services are available to Virginia individuals or companies that slaughter and/or process meat or poultry products.

Resources

• Meat, Poultry and Egg Product Inspection Directory
• Meat & Poultry Services Forms
• USDA Food Safety & Inspection Service

Publications

• Applying For a Grant of Inspection (pdf)
• Establishment Design and Construction Guidebook (pdf)
• Guidance for Determining Whether a Poultry Operation is Exempt from Inspection (pdf)
• Guidance for Meat and Poultry Handlers Permits (pdf)
• Guide to Red Meat Custom Exemptions (pdf)
• Guide to Selling Meat and Poultry Products in Virginia (pdf)
• For a directory of Virginia inspected facilities and custom permitted facilities, please contact 804.786.4569

Laws & Regulations

• Virginia Meat & Poultry Inspection Act
• Virginia Meat & Poultry Inspection Regulations

Equal Opportunity Program

• Limited English Proficiency Help (pdf)
• OMPS EEO/Civil Rights Public Notification (pdf)
• USDA Nondiscrimination Statement (pdf)