Legal Document

Red Meat Regulations - Meat Safety Act Sep 2004

Attachment	Category	Type
Red Meat Regulations - Meat Safety Act Sep 2004.pdf	Import/Export	Regulation

Type	Class	Valid From	Valid To
Registration Requirement	Goods	17/09/2004
Meat can only be exported from high-capacity, registered facilities. Owners must register their abattoirs or plants as export establishments. The meat must be marked as required by the importing country, and the container used for export must be sealed with a unique number at the time of loading.

Type	Class	Valid From	Valid To
Permit Requirement	Goods	17/09/2004
To apply for an import permit, an importer must complete and submit the official form. Providing false information is a punishable offense. Imported meat must be stored to prevent contamination, with security measures to avoid tampering, and relevant documents must be available for inspection. Veterinary checks must confirm the meat’s safety, link it to the import permit, check temperature maintenance, and ensure no contamination occurred during transport