Meat Handlers

Definition of a Meat Handler - an individual or business that engages in receiving and/or storing, transporting and/or selling (wholesale and/or retail) of fully marked, labeled and wholesome meat and/or poultry product. All such product must bear a state or federal inspection legend on the final product at the time of sale. Opening of product containers for further processing or repackaging is not permitted. Note that state inspected product may not be shipped across state lines.

How to Become a Meat and Poultry Handler

Meat and Poultry Handler Requirements

Registered North Carolina Meat and Poultry Handlers

Poultry Exempt Firms

Plants that Slaughter and/or Process Meats for Farmers

FAQ about Processing and Marketing Beef, Pork, Lamb and Goat Meats

Labeling and Point of Purchase Claims

Grass Fed Claim Standards

Meat and Poultry Labeling Terms

1,000 Poultry Exemption Requirements

20,000 Poultry Exemption Requirements