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Meat Inspection Regulation (Alta. Reg. 42/2003).

Country/Territory
Canada
Territorial subdivision
Alberta
Document type
Regulation
Date
1973 (2014)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Livestock, Food & nutrition
Keyword
Food quality control/food safety Inspection Meat Animal health Pests/diseases Slaughtering Authorization/permit
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Entry into force notes
For the purpose of ensuring its revisions, this Regulation expires on 1 August 2017.
Abstract

A Regulation to provide for various aspects of slaughtering of animals, the control of health of animals intended for slaughter, and the control on quality and hygiene of meat production, processing and sale. Section 3 states exemptions to provisions of this Regulation. The Minister may form an advisory committee under section 4. No person shall operate an abattoir unless the person holds an abattoir licence (which exists in different classes) issued by the Director under this Regulation (sect. 5). The Regulation also provides for protection of animals, inspection by veterinary officers, and sets out requirements for slaughterhouses.

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References - Legislation

Implements

Meat Inspection Act (RSA 2000, c. M-9).

Legislation | Canada | 1980 (2010)

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Inspection, Meat, Slaughtering, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Fees Regulation (Alta. Reg. 116/2009).

Legislation | Canada | 2009

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Inspection, Meat, Royalties/fees, Authorization/permit, Animal health, Slaughtering

Source: FAO, FAOLEX