S.L. 449.12 Art. 5Quality and hygiene.

(1) The raw meat from which the product is prepared shall be free from objectionable odours and flavours.

(2) No meat or meat products shall be accepted by an establishment where corned beef is prepared or manufactured unless the animals from which the meat or meat products have been derived have been subjected to ante mortem and post mortem inspection and found free from disease at the time of slaughter and fit for human consumption. Such animals shall not after such inspection or inspections be or have been exposed to contamination or processed or handled or subjected to the addition of any harmful substance which renders them unfit for human consumption.

(3) The meat and meat products referred to in subregulation

(2) shall be handled, stored or transported in such establishment in such a manner that will protect the meat and meat products from contamination and deterioration.

(4) The final product shall be clean and substantially free from staining and contamination from the container. The meat shall be uniformly and thoroughly cured, and the product shall be capable of being sliced when cooled.