# The Meat Inspection Regulations 1987, Paragraph 1


The carcase and offal and the blood of each slaughtered animal shall be inspected without delay. The inspector shall have regard to—
(a) the age and sex of the animal;
(b) the state of nutrition of the animal;
(c) any evidence of bruising or haemorrhage;
(d) any local or general oedema;
(e) the efficiency of bleeding;
(f) any swelling, deformity or other abnormality of bones, joints, musculature or umbilicus;
(g) any abnormality in consistency, colour, odour and, where appropriate, taste;
(h) the condition of the pleura and peritoneum;
(i) any other evidence of abnormality.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1987/2236/schedule/1/paragraph/1 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/meat-inspection-regulations-1987/schedule-1/paragraph-1
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