Inspection & Grading Services
The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) provides inspection and grading services for a variety of agricultural commodities, foods, plants, animals and consumer services. Explore these links for more information on these programs and services.
- Agricultural Commodity Inspection
- Animal Care
- Animal Health
- Beekeeping & Apiary Inspection
- Charitable Gaming
- Dairy & Foods
- Fruit, Vegetable & Processed Foods Services
- Ginseng Inspection
- Grain Services
- Hemp Product Enforcement
- Livestock Services
- Meat & Poultry
- Nursery Inspection
- Peanut Services
- Pesticide Information
- Plant Export Certification
- Plant Pest Survey & Detection
- Poultry & Egg Services
- Produce Safety
Responsible for ensuring the integrity of commodities regulated under Virginia’s Animal Remedies, Commercial Feed, Seed, Fertilizer and Agricultural Liming Materials Laws.
The Office of Animal Care manages VDACS’ animal care mandates.
Programs, resources and updates regarding animal disease control and prevention efforts.
Administers the state’s apiary inspection program and resources for Virginia beekeepers.
Promotes the integrity of charitable gaming activities in the Commonwealth.
Administers Virginia laws and regulations designed to ensure the safety, wholesomeness and proper labeling of foods.
Grading and inspection program in the Division of Commodity Services.
Ensures the sustainability of wild ginseng in Virginia.
Grading, inspection, and compliance program in the Division of Commodity Services.
New rules for hemp products.
Grading and evaluation program in the Division of Commodity Services.
The Office of Meat and Poultry Services administers inspection laws and regulations.
Inspects nursery stock in an effort to prevent the spread of insect, weed and disease pests.
Grading and evaluation program in the Division of Commodity Services.
Certifies applicators, registers products and licenses pesticide businesses for the safe and effective control of pests.
Inspects and certifies many types of plant products for export.
Collects and manages data on plant pests of concern to Virginia.
Grading program in the Division of Commodity Services.
Inspects covered produce under the FDA Produce Safety Rule and state legislation.