According to the Meat Industry Act 237 the functions of FMIB are:

• To construct and operate public slaughtering facilities and may be approved by the Minister.
• To take all such steps, with the approval of the Minister, as the Minister or the Board may deem desirable for the process connected with the protection, preservation and expansion of the Meat Industry in Fiji.
• With the approval of the Minister, to borrow such capital monies as may be required, and
• When so directed by the Minister, to purchase, trade or deal in livestock or meat