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Grading of Carcasses Regulations (Chapter 36:03).

Country/Territory
Botswana
Document type
Regulation
Date
1977 (2008)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Livestock
Keyword
Slaughtering Standards Inspection Classification/declassification
Geographical area
Africa, Landlocked Developing Nations, Southern Africa
Abstract

These Regulations specify grading specifications for beef, mutton, lamb and goat meat. Regulation 3 sets a general quality standard for carcasses. There shall be seven grades of beef, namely, Super Grade, Prime Grade, Super Grade, Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3 and Grade 4. The specifications of these grades are defined in regulation 4. Other regulations give specifications for the grading of mutton, lamb and goat meat. The owner of an animal or his or her agent may appeal against the decision of a meat grader to the Director of Veterinary Services (reg. 8). (8 regulations)

Full text
English
Website
www.laws.gov.bw

References - Legislation

Implements

Livestock and Meat Industries Act (Chapter 36:03).

Legislation | Botswana | 1962 (2007)

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Meat, Slaughtering, Institution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX