Does Maryland license custom meat processing facilities?
No, Maryland has no state meat inspection services. USDA FSIS has jurisdiction over custom meat processing under the Federal Meat Inspection Act and may inspect facilities quarterly. Custom meat processors are not licensed, they receive an exemption from continuous inspection from FSIS. • Does Maryland license custom poultry processing facilities? No, Maryland has no state poultry inspection services. USDA FSIS has jurisdiction over custom poultry processing under the Federal Meat Inspection Act and may inspect facilities quarterly. Custom poultry processors are not licensed, they receive an exemption from continuous inspection from FSIS. • Does Maryland license sales of raw milk? No. • Does Maryland license on-farm bottling of milk? Yes, 2 dairy farms in Maryland are bottling milk and processing other Grade A dairy products. DHMH Division of Milk Control issues a Milk Processing Plant – Milk Processor license. Regulations for the Division of Milk Control are specified in the FDA Paste
