Division 2Primary production of meat

Division 2 – Primary production of meat

2 Definitions

In this Division –

meat means any part of a slaughtered animal for human consumption.

meat producer means a business, enterprise or activity that involves the growing, supply or transportation of animals for human consumption.

2A Animals covered by this Division

(1) In this Division, a reference to an animal means an animal of a species listed in Column 2 of the Table.

(2) However, a reference to an animal does not include an animal of a species listed in Column 2 of the Table if that animal was slaughtered in the wild.

Table to clause 2A

2B Application of Division to retail sale activities

This Division does not apply to the retail sale activities of a meat producer.

2C Inputs

A meat producer must take all reasonable measures to ensure that inputs do not adversely affect the safety or suitability of meat or meat products.

2D Waste disposal

A meat producer must store, handle and dispose of waste in a manner that will not adversely affect the safety or suitability of meat or meat products.

2E Traceability

A meat producer must have a system to identify the persons –

(a) from whom animals were received; and
(b) to whom animals were supplied.

Note: Editorial Note:

Note: State and Territory laws govern the slaughter and processing of animals for human consumption, including of animals in the wild, and the preparation, packing, transportation or storage of meat or meat products. These laws require persons involved in such activities to comply with the following Australian Standards: