Advisory Committee on Meat and Poultry Inspection

Advisory Committee on Meat and Poultry Inspection Type: Boards, Commissions, and Committees Parent organization: Food Safety and Inspection Service Top organization: Department of Agriculture Employees: Executive: Chair Budget: $75,000 per fiscal year Address: 1400 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC 20250, United States Website: https://www.fsis.usda.gov/policy/advisory-committees/national-advisory-committee-meat-and-poultry-inspection-nacmpi Creation Legislation: Federal Meat Inspection Act, Poultry Products Inspection Act Wikipedia: Advisory Committee on Meat and Poultry Inspection

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Mission The mission of the Advisory Committee on Meat and Poultry Inspection is to provide advice to the Secretary of Agriculture concerning state and federal meat and poultry inspection programs. It focuses on improving food safety, addressing emerging issues, and enhancing inspection policies and practices to ensure the safety and wholesomeness of meat and poultry products.

Services Policy recommendations; Program assessment; Food safety advice

Regulations

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.

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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.

Parent organization

The NACMPI is managed by the United States 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.

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.

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

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.

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.

External links

• Official NACMPI Website
• wikipedia:Advisory Committee on Meat and Poultry Inspection