To amend the federal meat inspection act to exempt from inspection the slaughter of animals and the preparation of carcasses conducted at a custom slaughter facility, and for other purposes. At this point, the original meat inspection act was renamed and is now called the federal meat inspection act fmia. As such, the meat inspection act, as initially enacted applied only to cattle, sheep, goats, equines, and swine. The numbers in brackets refer to the corresponding section number in title 21, united states. President carter approved the amended federal meat inspection act on october 10, 1978. Usda inspection of poultry was added by the poultry products inspection act. Texas meat and poultry inspection act 1969 texas meat inspection. Authority for the label control program of the meat inspection division is contained in section 5 of the meat inspection act.
The 1906 meat inspection act meant that the preparation of meat shipped over state lines. The federal meat inspection act fmia authorized the secretary of agriculture to inspect, and condemn, any meat product found unfit for human consumption and was designed to work in combination with the pure food and drug act. As used in this chapter, except as otherwise specified. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Theodore roosevelt island roosevelt national forest roosevelt study. Federal meat inspection act food safety and inspection. An exotic species is considered an amenable species if its. Becker specialist in agricultural policy resources, science, and industry division summary revelations in early 2008 that cattle were mistreated at a california slaughter plant have raised questions about enforcement of the federal humane methods of slaughter. Federal register retail exemptions adjusted dollar. The federal meat inspection act was passed in 1906 due to increased awareness of unsanitary and sickening conditions within the meatpacking industry. The federal meat inspection act of 1906 fmia is an american law that makes it a crime to.
The amendments take effect once the secretary of agriculture issues final regulations to carry them out. Sometimes they are a way of recognizing or honoring the sponsor or creator of a particular law as with the tafthartley act. The federal meat inspection act of 1906 came about largely due to the conditions in the meat packing industry that were detailed in great depth in upton sinclairs 1906 novel, the jungle. This lesson will explain the federal meat inspection act of 1906. Thos who did eat poultry got their produce from local farms. Clearance prohibited to vessel carrying meat for export without inspectors certificate. Prototype for regents examination in united states history. Todays consumer relies on the food safety and inspection service fsis inspectors to ensure this.
Start studying american history chapter 17 study guide. Describe sources of microbes in meat and poultry products. Johnson on december 15, 1967, amending the federal meat inspection act of 1906 which established a statute for federal meat inspection programs. Federal food safety laws national conference of state. Usda meat inspection and the humane methods of slaughter act geoffrey s. These requirements also apply to imported meat products, which must be inspected under equivalent foreign standards. Upton sinclairs the jungle and the meat inspection act 3 historians would most often use sinclairs letter to study the 1.
The federal meat inspection act of 1967i of 1968 requires more than 3,000 state. American history chapter 17 study guide flashcards quizlet. The new federal meat inspection act which was enacted into law this past december 15 provides the necessary tools to establish with all the. In this lesson, you will learn about the history and provisions of the meat inspection act of 1906 that regulated the meatpacking industry in america. The federal meat inspection act was passed in response to the jungle by upton sinclair and other accounts of the meat industry. As originally written, the meat inspection act did not apply to poultry.
Delivery of inspectors certificates, and of copies. Novel published in 1906 that portrayed the filthy conditions in chicagos meatpacking industry and led to the passage of the meat inspection act. Regulations and inspection information for direct meat marketing in tennessee. The law reformed the meatpacking industry and mandated usda inspection. This process is experimental and the keywords may be updated as the learning algorithm improves. C implements the federal meat inspection act enacted in 1906 d protects the public by providing greater medical coverage from foodrelated illnesses b grants approval for food additives, drugs, cosmetics, and medicinal devices. Under the federal meat inspection act, poultry products inspection act, and egg products inspection act 21 u. Humane methods of slaughter act humane methods of slaughter act originally passed in 1958, the law that is enforced today by the usda food safety and inspection service fsis was passed as the humane slaughter act of 1978. And sometimes they are meant to garner political support for a law by giving it a catchy name as with the usa patriot act or the take pride in america act or by invoking public outrage or sympathy as with any. This guide is designed as a userfriendly introduction to the basic food labeling requirements for meat. The federal meat inspection act of 1906 is an american law that makes it a crime to adulterate or misbrand meat and meat products being sold as food, and ensures that meat and meat products are slaughtered and processed under strictly regulated sanitary conditions. Theodore roosevelt on june 30, 1906, that prohibited the sale of adulterated or misbranded livestock and derived products as food and ensured that livestock were slaughtered and processed under sanitary conditions. Administered by texas department of state health services, texas state meat and poultry inspection program, meat safety assurance unit, austin.
This act may be cited as the processing revival and intrastate meat exemption act or the prime act. These acts empower the agency to inspect raw and processed meat. Identify subject matter in the federal meat inspection act fmia, and poultry products inspection act ppia related to food safety. In 1906, when the act was passed there was not a heavy demand for poultry products in the united states. These acts empower the agency to inspect raw and processed meat, poultry. Sanitary inspection and regulation of slaughtering and packing establishments. In passing public law 382, an act making appropriations for the department of agriculture for the fiscal year ending june. Inspection of carcasses, meat of which is intended for export. The federal meat inspection act of 1906 fmia was a united states congress act that worked to prevent adulterated or misbranded meat and meat products from being sold as food and to ensure that meat and meat products are slaughtered and processed under sanitary conditions. Application of federal food, drug, and cosmetic act. The meat inspection act of 1906 was amended by the 1967 federal meat inspection act fmiav and the 1968 poultry products inspection act ppiavi.
The department of agricultures food safety and inspection service fsis, which administers the fmia, has issued extensive regulations to. The wholesome meat act also called equal to law is a united states federal law passed by the 90th united states congressional session and enacted into law by united states president lyndon b. The federal meat inspection act of 1906, as amended 21 u. As with meat products, federal inspectors used clinical symptoms and conditions as an indicator of disease conditions and visual and olfactory inspection as an indicator of animal and poultry meat microbiological safety. Agricultural marketing act of 1946 title ii of the act of august 14, 1946 as amended through p. The federal meat inspection act of 1906 fmia is an american law that makes it a crime to adulterate or misbrand meat and meat products being sold as food, and ensures that meat and meat products are slaughtered and processed under strictly regulated sanitary conditions. Federal food safety laws under authority of the federal meat. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us.
In accordance with the paperwork reduction act of 1995 and office of management and budget omb regulations, the food safety and inspection service fsis is announcing its intention to create a new information collection to survey small and very small meat processing plants about a draft report. Safe meat and poultry inspection panel a establishment b duties c secretarial response. Guaranteeing truthful labeling regarding product for. In accordance with the paperwork reduction act of 1995 and the office of management and budget omb regulations, the food safety and inspection service fsis is announcing its intention to renew the approved information collection regarding observational studies to inform the development of food safety communication products and an evaluation. Implications of the 1967 federal meat inspection act. Nonfederal jurisdiction of federally regulated matters. These 1967 and 1968 acts established the state federal cooperative inspection program which require state inspection programs to be at least equal to the federal inspection program. Against the protests of the sponsors of the study bill, senate majority leader lyndon b. Describe how the fmia and ppia legally support sps, ssop, and haccp regulations. The provisions of title i of the federal meat inspection act, as amended by this act this subchapter, shall become effective with respect to equines other than horses and their carcasses and parts thereof, meat, and meat food products thereof upon the expiration of. See how much you know about the federal meat inspection act of 1906 by using this worksheet and quiz combo. The novel was intended, by the author, to be a detailed account of the harsh working conditions surrounding manufacturing in the late 19th and early 20th. The first order of business was the vote on the study bill reported to the senate by its agriculture committee.
Meat and poultry inspection issues every crs report. The food safety and inspection service fsis within the united states department of agriculture usda is responsible for the enforcement of the federal meat inspection act, the poultry products inspection act, and the egg products inspection act. Accounts documented the abysmal conditions for workers, the dirty. To do research, sinclair had gone undercover for seven weeks inside. Terms in this set 83 how far does the federal meat inspection act date back to. Amenable species is a term used within the context of usdas meat and poultry inspection program to signify exotic species livestock and fowl not covered by the statutes that might be added to the laws and thus be eligible for mandatory federal inspection, which is taxpayerfunded. General overview of the history, regulations and inspection.
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