28 February 1997: MEAT HYGIENE - Proposed Amendments to the Fresh Meat controls relating to "Private Kills"

Proposed Amendments to the Fresh Meat controls relating to "Private Kills"

There has been concern the system may be subject to abuse and the proposed amendment will remove the provision in the Regulations which permit this "private kill". Such animals will have to be subject to full ante and post mortem checks and health marking. Such meat would thus be permitted for sale if the farmer subsequently decides to sell any part of the carcase (provided other hygiene requirements were met). A related amendment will be made to the Animal By-Products (Identification) Regulations.

MAFF have requested comments by 11 April 1997.