Poultry exempt information
Find a local poultry processor and how to open a poultry exempt facility
LDAF is now accepting applications for Less Than 1000 and Less Than 20,000 Bird exemptions.
Poultry exemptions are a federal allowance that exempts a facility from day-to-day inspection. You will need to acquire a letter of exemption from the LDAF Meat & Poultry Inspection program office. We'll send someone to you to discuss your current progress and what is needed in order to get your letter. There are no fees associated with this.
To get started, contact us by phone at 225-922-1358 or email at meatinspection@ldaf.la.gov .
Poultry exempt startup packet
Compiled resources for people starting a poultry slaughter or processing facility. Includes the poultry exemption checklist, facility guidelines, exemption options, powerpoint about poultry exemptions, and an example facility layout.
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Compiled resources for people starting a poultry slaughter or processing facility. Includes the poultry exemption checklist, facility guidelines, exemption options, PowerPoint about poultry exemptions, and an example facility layout.
Poultry exempt startup packet
Compiled resources for people starting a poultry slaughter or processing facility. Includes the poultry exemption checklist, facility guidelines, exemption options, powerpoint about poultry exemptions, and an example facility layout.
Poultry exemption checklist
List of poultry exemption requirements, including items like processing operations, water supply, sewage and waste disposal, pest control, and weighing, packing, and labeling.
Poultry exemptions PowerPoint
Slide deck about poultry exemptions under the Federal Poultry Products Inspection Act.
Example poultry layout
Example of a layout for an exempt poultry facility.
Facility guidelines for poultry exemptions
Guidelines for poultry slaughter and processing operations.
Poultry Exempt Pros and Cons
Chart clearly displaying the poultry exemption options
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Poultry Products Inspection Act (Public Law 90-492)
Sanitation Regulations 416.1 - 416.6
Sanitation Standard Operation Procedures (SSOPs). Includes establishment grounds and facilities, equipment and utensils, sanitary operations, employee hygiene, and tagging insanitary equipment, utensils, rooms, or compartments.
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