Branding carcases if unfit for human consumption or unfit for consumption by animals
25 Branding carcases if unfit for human consumption or unfit for consumption by animals
The proprietor of an abattoir must ensure that a carcase, other than a carcase of poultry, that is rejected, or a portion of which is rejected, as unfit for human consumption is branded in accordance with subregulation (3).
Penalty: a fine of $5 000.
The proprietor of animal food processing premises must ensure that a carcase, other than a carcase of poultry, that is rejected, or a portion of which is rejected, as unfit for consumption by animals is branded in accordance with subregulation (3).
Penalty: a fine of $5 000.
The carcase is to be branded on the shoulders, loins and legs, or on the portion of the carcase that is rejected, with a brand approved by the CEO for the purposes of this regulation.
A brand approved by the CEO to brand a carcase for the purposes of this regulation is to include a means of identifying the premises at which the animal was slaughtered.
A brand applied to a carcase under this regulation is to be coloured blue and made from a substance listed in a Schedule to FSC standard 1.3.1.
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