Code of Federal Regulations > Title 9 > Chapter III > Part 310 - PART 310—POST-MORTEM INSPECTION

U.S. Code of Federal Regulations

Regulations most recently checked for updates: Jan 21, 2026

§ 310.1 - Extent and time of post-mortem inspection; post-mortem inspection staffing standards.

§ 310.2 - Identification of carcass with certain severed parts thereof and with animal from which derived.

§ 310.3 - Carcasses and parts in certain instances to be retained.

§ 310.4 - Identification of carcasses and parts; tagging.

§ 310.5 - Condemned carcasses and parts to be so marked; tanking; separation.

§ 310.6 - Carcasses and parts passed for cooking; marking.

§ 310.7 - Removal of spermatic cords, pizzles and preputial diverticuli.

§ 310.8 - Passing and marking of carcasses and parts.

§ 310.9 - Anthrax; carcasses not to be eviscerated; disposition of affected carcasses; hides, hoofs, horns, hair, viscera and contents, and fat; handling of blood and scalding vat water; general cleanup and disinfection.

§ 310.10 - Carcasses with skin or hide on; cleaning before evisceration; removal of larvae of Hypodermae, external parasites and other pathological skin conditions.

§ 310.11 - [Reserved]

§ 310.12 - Sternum to be split; abdominal and thoracic viscera to be removed.

§ 310.13 - Inflating carcasses or parts thereof; transferring caul or other fat.

§ 310.14 - Handling of bruised parts.

§ 310.15 - Disposition of thyroid glands and laryngeal muscle tissue.

§ 310.16 - Disposition of lungs.

§ 310.17 - Inspection of mammary glands.

§ 310.18 - Contamination of carcasses, organs, or other parts.

§ 310.19 - Inspection of kidneys.

§ 310.20 - Saving of blood from livestock as an edible product.

§ 310.21 - Carcasses suspected of containing sulfa and antibiotic residues; sampling frequency; disposition of affected carcasses and parts.

§ 310.22 - Specified risk materials from cattle and their handling and disposition.

§ 310.23 - Identification of carcasses and parts of swine.

§ 310.24 - [Reserved]

§ 310.25 - Contamination with microorganisms; process control verification criteria and testing; pathogen reduction standards.

§ 310.26 - Establishment responsibilities under the new swine slaughter inspection system.

§ 310.27 - Attestation requirements.

§ 310.28 - Severability.