The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry's Federal & State Meat Programs, authorized by the Meat & Poultry Inspection Law (RS 3:4201), ensures the wholesomeness and safety of meat slaughtered and processed in Louisiana.

Meat Inspection personnel enforce regulations for inspecting all livestock and poultry slaughtered and processed in state inspected facilities. Personnel are also responsible for ensuring that meat and poultry processing facilities meet federal guidelines.

The LDAF Federal & State Meat Programs operates an accredited laboratory that analyses meat and poultry product samples for adulteration. The Program also reviews and approves all meat and poultry product labels to assure that accurate product information is supplied to the consumer.
The Program’s compliance officers conduct investigations of consumer complaints and suspected violations of the Meat and Poultry Inspection Law. Another element of the Program is a voluntary grading and certification program for meat and meat products, poultry and poultry products, fish and fish products.

Grading & Certification Program

Steps to Apply for Inspection

Application for State Meat & Poultry Inspection (PDF, 1.8 MB)

Meat & Poultry Inspection Law (RS 3:4201) (Website)

Facility Guidelines (PDF, 87 KB)

State Meat Program Rules and Regulations (PDF, 415 KB)

Helpful Sites

Bobby Babin Director	E-mail
Mailing Address P.O. Box 1951 Baton Rouge, LA  70821-1951	Phone: 225-922-1358 Fax: 225-237-5908