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New Facility Handbook
Provides Guidance for the regulatory requirements of sanitation, and the design and construction of meat and poultry slaughter and processing facilities.
Recommended Physical Standards
Provides more information concerning building requirements.
New Facility Survey
A survey of the facility is completed by our inspection staff, verifying that all requirements are met prior to operating.
Meat and Poultry Licensing Information
The 2026 license renewal applications will be mailed out in November. Renewals must be postmarked by January 15, 2026, to avoid late fees.
If you have questions about licensing, renewal applications, or the status of a submitted application, please contact our office at (785) 564-6776.
Licensing requirements vary based on the type of operation you run and who your customers are. If your business performs multiple activities, you may need more than one license, registration, or inspection.
Use the chart below to determine:
- Your operation type
- Required licenses
- Inspection requirements
- Applicable application form(s)
- Annual licensing fees
All licenses are issued on a calendar-year basis (January 1–December 31).
If you have questions or would like assistance determining the correct license for your business, please contact our Manhattan office. We are happy to help you review your plans and identify what is required.
| License | Type of Inspection | Application Forms | Annual Fees Jan 1-Dec 31 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Custom slaughter and/or processing facility with a retail exemption | Retail Exemption | Custom-Retail Exemption Application | $25.00 |
| State inspected slaughter and/or processing facility | State Inspection | State Inspected Application | $25.00 |
| Federally inspected slaughter and/or processing facility | USDA/FSIS | See FSIS | |
| Food processing (processing meat/poultry from inspected products and selling directly to end consumer) | KDA Food Safety | Food and Lodging Applications and Licenses | See KDA Food Safety |
| Wholesaler | Annual Inspection | Wholesaler Application | $25.00 |
| Animal Food Manufacturer, Broker or Public Warehouse | Annual Inspection | Application for Registration | $25.00 |
| Poultry Exemption | Varies | Wholesaler Application with a Poultry Exemption | $25.00 |
Payment
Payment can be either paid by cash or check via mail, paid over the phone, or electronically by emailing the electronic payment form.
Kansas Department of Agriculture
Meat & Poultry Inspection Program
1320 Research Park Drive
Manhattan, KS 66502
(785) 564-6776
KDAMeatandPoultry@ks.gov
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New Facility Information
Whether you are constructing a new facility or purchasing an existing facility, the Kansas Meat & Poultry Inspection staff are available to review the state and federal requirements with you and answer any questions you may have. If you plan to purchase an existing facility, our staff are available to perform a walk through with you, with permission of the current owner/operator. Contact our Manhattan office at (785) 564-6776 for more information.
For more information regarding a state inspected facility, please visit the Industry page.
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