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Have your non-domestic animal products certified by LDAF Inspectors and what is required to receive this voluntary service
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Call us at 225-922-1358 to discuss your plans or simply apply by clicking HERE .
Be sure to check the Voluntary Exotic box in Section 3.
After you submit the application, you will be contacted by LDAF personnel to begin the process.
We are available to you by phone or email anytime at meatinspection@ldaf.la.gov for any questions or concerns you may have.
Louisiana passed new laws allowing the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry to conduct Voluntary Exotic Inspection of certain non-traditional livestock and poultry species. This inspection certifies that these products have additional humane and sanitary standards applied to them
What exotics are covered?
Bison, Cervidae (deer ( not whitetail ), elk, pronghorn, moose, etc.), other Bovidae (water buffalo, some antelope, impala, etc.), Camelidae (camels, llamas, alpacas), and hybrids thereof, domestic rabbits, pheasant, quail, partridge, peafowl, grouse, and wild turkey. Note: Rabbit and quail have additional LDH statutory and regulatory requirements
How do I get started?
Call us at 225-922-1358 to discuss your plans or apply HERE . Be sure to check the Voluntary Exotic box
Where can I have this done?
Operations should be conducted in LDH or LDAF permitted facilities
What are the facility requirements?
Facilities should meet the Sanitation Performance Standards in 9 CFR 416.1-5
What are the 3 main tenets of the program?
• Products must be wholesome and free of adulteration
• Products must be protected from adulteration during slaughter, processing and storage
• Products must be accurately labeled
What does it cost?
Services are charged at $40 per hour with a 2 hour minimum. LDAF will send a monthly bill to your email address
Who do I contact for services?
All scheduling will go through the local District Supervisor. You will be put in touch with them when you apply. You should also notify your local Parish Sanitarian with the LA Department of Health to let them know and for product registration. (All human food products packaged for retail sale in the state are subject to the legal requirement to be registered with LDH under the auspices of La. R.S. 40: 627 et seq.)
How much notification time is needed?
The voluntary inspection establishment on behalf of the applicant must notify the District Supervisor or designee at least 48 hours in advance of the hours when the inspection is desired
How will my customers know the products were approved?
LDAF will provide ink stamps with the mark of exotic inspection that should be applied to all products
What kind of documentation do I get that it was approved?
A Voluntary Exotic Inspection Report is completed and signed by the Inspector each day that this service is performed. A copy of this report can be provided at your request
Where can I find the laws and regulations that govern this program?
Law: Louisiana Revised Statute Title 3 3:4215 E
Regulations: Louisiana Title 7 Part XXXIII Chapter 3 §301-333, USC Title 9 §416.1-5, La. R.S. 40: 627 et seq.
Voluntary Exotic Inspection Regulations - Title 7 §301-333
SPS 9 CFR 416 for Exempt-Voluntary
SPS 9 CFR 416 for Exempt-Voluntary