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Commission Regulation (EU) No. 101/2013 concerning the use of lactic acid to reduce microbiological surface contamination on bovine carcases.

Country/Territory
European Union
Document type
Legislation
Date
2013
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Official Journal of the European Union L 34, 5 February 2013, pp. 1-3.
Subject
Livestock, Food & nutrition
Keyword
Meat Hygiene/sanitary procedures Food quality control/food safety Cattle Slaughtering
Geographical area
European Union Countries
Abstract

This Regulation sets out the conditions under which food business operators may use lactic acid to reduce microbiological surface contamination on bovine carcases or half carcases or quarters at the level of the slaughterhouse. The Annex specifies minimum HACCP criteria and control parameters.

Full text
English
Website
europa.eu