Guides

Guides for people building a meat or poultry plant

How federal inspection works, from the application to the first 90 days. Every guide cites FSIS and says when it was last reviewed.

1. How to Get a USDA Grant of Inspection for a Meat or Poultry Plant

   Who needs a USDA grant of inspection, what FSIS requires before it will inspect you, how Form 5200-2 moves through the district office, and where applications stall.

   Last reviewed September 2026