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The occupier shall ensure that fresh meat intended for export is –

(a)

kept at an internal temperature of not more than +7C for carcase and cuts and +3C for offal and, if frozen, maintained at a temperature of not more than–12C;

(b)

supervised by an official veterinary surgeon or inspector at the time of loading for despatch;

(c)

handled, loaded and unloaded, stored and, if freezing is carried out, frozen in a hygienic manner, and in particular that it is handled, loaded and unloaded under cover;

(d)

adequately protected during storage from the risk of contamination including taint;

(e)

stored separately from meat which is not eligible for export in accordance with these Regulations;

(f)

identifiable as to origin while it is being stored;

(g)

made available for inspection on request by an official veterinary surgeon or inspector.