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'''Advisory Committee on Meat and Poultry Inspection (NACMPI)''' advises the USDA on matters pertaining to meat and poultry inspection, focusing on food safety, policy development, and the effectiveness of inspection programs. It aims to ensure that meat and poultry products available to consumers are safe and of high quality. {{Official URL (simple)|url=https://www.fsis.usda.gov/policy/advisory-committees/national-advisory-committee-meat-and-poultry-inspection-nacmpi}} ==Mission== The NACMPI's mission is to deliver expert advice to the USDA Secretary on enhancing meat and poultry inspection programs. It assesses current policies, reviews emerging food safety issues, and suggests improvements to inspection protocols to safeguard public health and maintain consumer trust in meat and poultry products.<ref>USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service. "National Advisory Committee on Meat and Poultry Inspection (NACMPI)". USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service, https://www.fsis.usda.gov/policy/advisory-committees/national-advisory-committee-meat-and-poultry-inspection-nacmpi (accessed February 8, 2025).</ref> ==Parent organization== The NACMPI is managed by the [[Department of Agriculture]] (USDA), specifically through the [[Food Safety and Inspection Service]] (FSIS). The USDA oversees the broader agricultural policy, including food safety and inspection.<ref>USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service. "About FSIS". USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service, https://www.fsis.usda.gov/about-fsis (accessed February 8, 2025).</ref> ==Legislation== The committee was established under the Federal Meat Inspection Act and the Poultry Products Inspection Act, which authorize the USDA to conduct inspections and provide for advisory bodies to assist in policy development.<ref>USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service. "Laws and Regulations". USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service, https://www.fsis.usda.gov/policy/laws-and-regulations (accessed February 8, 2025).</ref> ==Partners== * State and local government officials involved in meat and poultry inspection * Industry representatives from meat and poultry sectors * Academic and public health communities for scientific input<ref>USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service. "National Advisory Committee on Meat and Poultry Inspection (NACMPI)". USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service, https://www.fsis.usda.gov/policy/advisory-committees/national-advisory-committee-meat-and-poultry-inspection-nacmpi (accessed February 8, 2025).</ref> ==Number of employees== The committee does not have traditional employees; it operates through appointed members serving on a voluntary basis. ==Organization structure== The committee comprises up to 20 members, representing diverse sectors like state and local government, academia, public health, and the meat and poultry industry. ===Leader=== The NACMPI is led by a Chair, who directs the committee's activities and reports to the USDA. ===Divisions=== The committee does not have formal divisions but can form subcommittees to address specific issues: * Subcommittees on particular aspects of food safety or inspection methods might be formed as needed. ==List of programs== * Review and recommendations on inspection programs * Advice on emerging food safety issues * Policy and regulatory guidance ==Last total enacted budget== The budget for NACMPI is approximately $75,000 per fiscal year.<ref>USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service. "National Advisory Committee on Meat and Poultry Inspection (NACMPI)". USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service, https://www.fsis.usda.gov/policy/advisory-committees/national-advisory-committee-meat-and-poultry-inspection-nacmpi (accessed February 8, 2025).</ref> ==Staff== Support for the committee is provided by FSIS staff, but there are no dedicated employees for the committee itself. ==Funding== Funding for NACMPI's operations is included in the broader budget of the USDA's FSIS. ==Services provided== The committee provides strategic advice on improving meat and poultry inspection systems, including recommendations on policy, technology, and practices to enhance food safety and public health. ==Regulations overseen== While NACMPI does not directly oversee regulations, its advice influences the development and amendment of regulations under the Federal Meat Inspection Act and Poultry Products Inspection Act. ==Headquarters address== 1400 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC 20250, United States ==History== Established in 1971, NACMPI has played a key role in shaping U.S. meat and poultry inspection policies, contributing to safer food practices and regulations over the decades.<ref>USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service. "National Advisory Committee on Meat and Poultry Inspection (NACMPI)". USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service, https://www.fsis.usda.gov/policy/advisory-committees/national-advisory-committee-meat-and-poultry-inspection-nacmpi (accessed February 8, 2025).</ref> ==External links== * [https://www.fsis.usda.gov/policy/advisory-committees/national-advisory-committee-meat-and-poultry-inspection-nacmpi Official NACMPI Website] * [[wikipedia:Advisory Committee on Meat and Poultry Inspection]] ==References== <references />