21 Apr 2025
🐎Removal of Horse Inspection Regulations by USDA
Removal of Voluntary Ante-Mortem Inspection Regulations for Horses Vacated by Court
Summary
FSIS is amending the Federal meat inspection regulations to remove the regulation that established a voluntary fee-for-service program for ante-mortem inspection of horses. The U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia vacated the voluntary fee-for-service program on March 28, 2007. FSIS is removing the regulation to ensure the Agency's regulations accurately reflect current requirements.
Agencies
- Agriculture Department
- Food Safety and Inspection Service
Business Impact
$$ - Med
The removal of the voluntary ante-mortem inspection regulations for horses directly impacts businesses involved in horse slaughter, eliminating a previously available inspection option which may affect operational costs and compliance requirements.