Meat Safety Act, 2000 (Act No. 40 of 2000)

Notices

Establishment of the Meat Inspection Scheme

3. Objectives of the Scheme
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3.1. To define the scope of meat inspection in abattoirs.

 

3.2. To ensure that there is provision of a meat inspection service that is independent at all abattoirs.

 

3.3. To make provision for a meat inspection service that is independent at all other facilities under the authority of the Meat Safety Act, where deemed necessary by the NEO. These facilities include export and import approved cutting plants, processing plants and cold stores.

 

3.4. To set the procedure for the assignment and/or authorization of meat inspection personnel and service providers.

 

3.5. To set standards for the operations of meat inspection assignees at abattoirs and other facilities as in 3.3.