Abattoirs Act, 1988 (Veterinary Examination) (Amendment) Regulations, 1998. Country/Territory Ireland Document type Regulation Date 1998 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Food & nutrition, Livestock Keyword Food quality control/food safety Inspection Meat Animal health Non-edible products Geographical area Europe, European Union Countries, Northern Europe Abstract For the purpose of implementing Council Directive 95/23/EC in so far as it relates to the veterinary examination of animals and meat these Regulations amend the grounds upon which animals or meat may be declared to be unfit for human consumption. An added ground is the condition of the hide, fleece or skin of an animal, as a consequence of faecal soiling or the presence of adherent material, is such as to increase the risk of cross contamination of the carcase during carcase dressing procedures. Full text English Website www.bailii.org References - Legislation Amends Abattoirs Act, 1988 (Veterinary Examination) Regulations, 1992. Legislation | Ireland | 1992 | Repealed Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Slaughtering, Inspection, Authorization/permit, Meat, Animal health Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repealed by Abattoirs Act 1988 (Veterinary Examination and Health Mark) Order 2007 (S.I. No. 67 of 2007). Legislation | Ireland | 2007 Keyword: Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Meat, Packaging/labelling, Animal health, Pests/diseases Source: FAO, FAOLEX