Congress established the National Advisory Committee on Meat and Poultry Inspection in 1971 under authority of the Federal Meat and Inspection Act (FMIA) and the Poultry Products Inspection Acts (PPIA). Both acts require the Secretary of Agriculture to consult with an advisory committee before issuing product standards and labeling changes or any matters affecting federal and state program activities. Membership in the committee includes representatives from industry, consumer interests, and state agencies.