The SC Department of Agriculture Food Safety & Compliance
Program ensures that foods are manufactured and marketed under
safe and sanitary conditions through routine surveillance
inspections and audits. Inspectors ensure that food is pure and
wholesome, safe to eat, and properly labeled according to
current laws and requirements. Food Safety & Compliance Services
- U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Country of Origin
Labeling (COOL) audits under Cooperative agreement with USDA. -
Review and verify food product labels for compliance with
current laws and regulations (including net weight, allergen
disclosure, ingredients, manufacturer’s information, and
nutritional facts). - Sanitation inspections of warehouses and
distribution facilities. - Non-meat manufacturers and processors
inspections. - Inspections for the Food and Drug Administration
(FDA) under federal contract including Seafood and Juice Hazard
Analysis of Critical Control Points (HAACP) inspections. -
Provide guidance to small prospective wholesa