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Dr David Jukes, The University of Reading, UK
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Council Minutes, 16 September 2019
The following is an extract from the Minutes of the General Affairs Council meeting on the 16 September 2019
The Council decided not to oppose the adoption of a Commission regulation amending regulation 2073/2005 as regards Salmonella in reptile meat (11222/19 + ADD 1).
Commission regulation 2073/20052 lays down the microbiological criteria for certain microorganisms and the implementing rules to be complied with by food business operators.
Given the increasing import from third countries of fresh, chilled or frozen reptile meat, the new regulation includes implementing rules concerning food safety criteria for reptile meat, imposing on business operators to take measures at previous stages of reptile meat production contributing to the reduction the presence of Salmonella.
