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Albertans can apply, update or renew their licence to operate a Mobile Butcher Facility under provincial meat inspection legislation.
A Mobile Butcher Facility Licence enables a Government of Alberta licensed mobile butcher to operate a mobile butcher facility, a premise that:
All licensed mobile butcher facilities must meet the requirements of the Meat Inspection Act and the Meat Inspection Regulation.
Licence holders are responsible for the following:
Applicants that request a mobile butcher facility licence for the same plot of land as an on-farm slaughter operation are required to show that the on-farm licence slaughter premise and activities are separate from the mobile butcher facility premise and mobile butcher facility activities.
You can apply for a Mobile Butcher Facility Licence if you:
5-year licence fee: $100
Licences are valid 5 years from the date of issue.
Review legislative requirements and licensee responsibilities.
Contact the Meat and Dairy Inspection Section (MDIS) at [email protected] for information on the Mobile Butcher Facility licensing approval process.
This searchable directory helps customers find provincially licensed slaughter operations or meat facilities located across Alberta. Your business information will be included in the directory. To opt out of the directory, contact us at [email protected].
Licence updates must be sent in before you:
Contact MDIS at [email protected] with your request to update your Licence. MDIS will contact you regarding your proposed updates and will provide more information.
If you have any questions, email: [email protected]
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