Is FSIS inspection for non-amenable species provided on a voluntary fee-for-service basis?

• A. Not available
• B. Only for interstate shipments
• C. Yes
• D. No

Answer: (C)

Non-amenable species aren’t covered by mandatory federal inspection, but FSIS does offer voluntary federal inspection for these species on a fee-for-service basis. If a facility wants to market products across state lines (interstate commerce) or use the federal inspection mark, it can request this inspection and pay the fee. This voluntary path is optional and primarily facilitates access to interstate markets and federal labeling; if the product is sold only intrastately, state inspection or other arrangements may apply. So, the best answer is that Yes, FSIS inspection for non-amenable species can be provided on a voluntary fee-for-service basis.