In order to operate a meat plant for the slaughtering of animals in the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador, all buildings (slaughter facilities) must be licensed unless the plant is operated only to supply food for family use or is previously registered as an abattoir by the federal government. Slaughterhouses are licensed annually, on the anniversary of their licence date.
Meat Inspections will provide consumers with high quality, locally produced meat and permit slaughter-houses to market their product as Provincially Inspected. Provincially inspected meat is only eligible for sale in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Requirements
- Completed application
- Floor plans for new / renovated buildings;
- Approval from the municipality.
Legislation
| Statutes | Regulations |
|---|---|
| Meat Inspection Act | Meat Inspection Regulations |
Fees
No fees required.
Applications and Publications
- Application for a Licence to Operate a Meat Plant 2014 (93 KB)
- Meat Inspection Program – Program Description
- Agrifoods Publications
Contact
Refer to the Government Service Centre Division’s locations page for additional contact information.
Other
At the request of the operator, the inspection of animals occurs when slaughtering takes place. After inspection, carcasses will be stamped and poultry tagged. The minimal numbers of animals that must be present before inspection can occur are 5 cattle, 10 hogs, or 10 lambs, or 50 poultry. Numbers of any combinations of animals will be at the discretion of the inspector.
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