Regulation 31
SCHEDULE 5Direct supply by the producer of small quantities of meat from poultry and lagomorphs slaughtered on the farm
Scope
1. This Schedule applies to the direct supply by the producer of small quantities of meat from poultry or lagomorphs that have been slaughtered on the farm to the final consumer or to local retail establishments directly supplying such meat to the final consumer.
Offence
2. Any person who contravenes or fails to comply with any of the provisions of this Schedule is guilty of an offence.
Requirements
3. No person shall sell meat from poultry or lagomorphs unless it bears a label or other marking clearly indicating the name and address of the farm where it was slaughtered.
4. The producer shall–
(a)keep a record in adequate form to show the number of birds and the number of lagomorphs received into, and the amounts of fresh meat despatched from, the producer’s premises during each week;
(b)retain the record for a period of 1 year; and
(c)make the record available to an authorised officer on request.