# Regulation (EC) No 853/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 April 2004 laying down specific hygiene rules for food of animal origin, Division 5

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

Evisceration must be carried out, or completed, without undue delay upon arrival at the game -handling establishment, unless the competent authority permits otherwise.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2004/853/annex/III/section/IV/chapter/III/division/5 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/eu-regulation-2004-853/annex-III/section-IV/chapter-III/division-5
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