The LOCAL Foods Act of 2025 exempts owners of livestock from meat inspection requirements if the animals are slaughtered, prepared, and transported.

The LOCAL Foods Act of 2025 amends the Federal Meat Inspection Act to exempt certain livestock owners from inspection requirements. This exemption applies to the slaughter, preparation, and transportation of carcasses or meat products if they are exclusively for the use of the owner, their household, nonpaying guests, or employees. If an owner designates an agent to assist in these activities, the owner must maintain custody and specific identification of the carcasses or meat products.

The LOCAL Foods Act of 2025 exempts owners of livestock from meat inspection requirements if the animals are slaughtered, prepared, and transported.

The LOCAL Foods Act of 2025 amends the Federal Meat Inspection Act to exempt certain livestock owners from inspection requirements. This exemption applies to the slaughter, preparation, and transportation of carcasses or meat products if they are exclusively for the use of the owner, their household, nonpaying guests, or employees. If an owner designates an agent to assist in these activities, the owner must maintain custody and specific identification of the carcasses or meat products.