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  "text": "Wrapping, packaging and labelling shall take place under satisfactory hygiene conditions in rooms provided for that purpose.\nWithout prejudice of Council Directive 89/109/EEC on the approximation of the laws of the member States relating to materials and articles intended to come into contact with foodstuffs, wrapping and packaging shall comply with the rules of hygiene laid down in these Regulations, and be strong enough to protect the meat products effectively.",
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