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Section 8

of Meat Inspection Rules 2003

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Section 8

Inspection legend.

(1)

Every dressed carcase or portion thereof, except poultry passed for human consumption in a slaughterhouse pursuant to these Rules shall, by means of a metal stamp, be marked with a mark called 'inspection legend' as prescribed by the Director from time to time.

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(2)

The inspection legend shall be marked on both sides of the carcase, except poultry while it is still in the slaughterhouse and shall be so marked by an inspector or a person under his supervision.

(3)

The inspection legend shall not be used on any inedible meat.

(4)

Every brand, stamp or device bearing the inspection legend shall when not in use be kept locked in lockers provided for such purposes.

(5)

For poultry products, the inspection legend shall be printed on the package.

(6)

For the purpose of paragraph (1), only ink or dye which are approved by the

Veterinary Authority shall be used.