date:Jun 16, 2014
tion of the carcase, in place of more invasive methods which can potentially spread contamination.
If plants in the UK are to move to visual inspection, third country authorities must approve this, said Rossides.
Before UK abattoirs that export to third countries can move to visual inspection, the government needs to secure its acceptance by third country veterinary authorities, read the letter.
As the changes to pig inspections derive from EU legislation, we would have expected the Commissio