Meat Safety Act, 2000 (Act No. 40 of 2000)NoticesEstablishment of the Meat Inspection Scheme14. Relationship between the Meat Inspection Assignee and the PEO |
A meat inspection assignee registered to perform meat inspection service at an abattoir acts on behalf of government in the performance of their responsibilities as defined elsewhere. The relationship between government and the meat inspection assignee is therefore regulated as follows:
| (a) | The NEO/PEO is responsible for the regulatory control of abattoirs and meat inspection service in the country. |
| (b) | The meat inspection assignee will report to the PEO on matters related to the performance of their duties as defined in the scope of meat inspection service. |
| (c) | A registered inspector may issue an order to suspend or not to start slaughter at an abattoir if he/she deems the non-compliances at the abattoir are critical and will have a direct impact on the hygiene of the products. It is important to note that a decision to be made by a registered inspector on the fate of the products inspected should be based on the inspection results and considerations of the abattoir and harvesting depot (in case of game) hygiene. |
| (d) | An order issued by a registered inspector must be communicated to the PEO at the earliest convenience. |
| (e) | Orders issued to an abattoir by a registered inspector must be put in writing at the earliest convenience. |
| (f) | An abattoir owner may refer a decision made by a registered inspector to the PEO for resolution. |
| (g) | The PEO may overrule a decision made by meat inspection personnel. |