Federal Meat Inspection Act

The Federal Meat Inspection Act, enacted in 1906, is a law that ensures meat products are safe, wholesome, and properly labeled. It authorizes the U.S. Department of Agriculture to inspect meat plants and enforce regulations to prevent contaminated or mislabeled products from reaching consumers. The law aims to protect public health by maintaining standards across the meat industry, including the inspection of animals before slaughter and the inspection of meat during processing. Its goal is to guarantee that meat sold in the U.S. is safe to eat and accurately represented.