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Measure

Exportation of Meat

Type Class Valid From Valid To
Registration Requirement Goods 17/09/2004
Summary:

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.

Description:

According to Red Meat Regulations - Meat Safety Act Sep 2004 - Section 125.

(1) Meat may only be exported from abattoirs or plants that are graded as high throughput and are registered as export establishments.

(2) The owner who wants to export meat must apply for the registration of his or her abattoir or plant as an export establishment with the national executive officer.

(3) Meat intended for export must be marked according to the requirements of the importing country.

(4) The reefer in which meat is to be exported must be sealed at the time of its loading with a seal bearing a unique seal number.

Commodities Affected by the Measure

# HS Code Description
1 0202 Meat of bovine animals, frozen
2 0201 Meat of bovine animals, fresh or chilled:
3 0204 Meat of sheep or goats, fresh, chilled or frozen:

Procedures Implementing the Measure

No procedures found under this measure.

Legal Documents Related to the Measure

Name Type Category
Red Meat Regulations - Meat Safety Act Sep 2004 Regulation Import/Export