The state of Nevada passed the USDA’s food safety standard and will be authorized to join the State Meat and Poultry Inspection Program (MPI).
The move will allow for the expansion of local inspection capacity and food safety oversight, and boosts market access for small and very small processors, USDA said.
“The Nevada State Meat and Poultry Inspection Program will significantly expand our local meat processing capacity, strengthen the supply chain, bolster Nevada’s agricultural economy and ensure greater access to safe, locally produced food,” said Gov. Joe Lombardo (R). Nevada becomes the 30th state with an approved MPI program.
