This Standard applies to the processing of all animals used in the production of pet meat.
The Standard applies to the production of fresh and frozen pet meat derived from animals slaughtered and processed at a processing establishment, as well as wild animals killed in their natural environment. It contains the minimum requirements for hygiene in harvesting, trans-portation, processing, identification, packaging and storage, to ensure a safe and acceptable product. Provision is also made in this Standard for the use of fallen stock.
