The Avian Influenza (H5N1 in Wild Birds) (Scotland) Order 2007

Separation of controlled meatS

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12.—(1) A person moving controlled meat out of the wild bird control area under a licence granted in accordance with paragraph 9(2)(c) must ensure that it does not come into contact with controlled meat being moved under a licence granted in accordance with paragraphs 9(2)(a), (b) or (d) or any meat from poultry from outside that area.

(2) A person receiving controlled meat moved under a licence granted under paragraph 9(2)(c) must ensure that it is not used in meat products or meat preparations intended for placing on the market outside the United Kingdom unless it or the product or preparation in which it has been used has undergone a heat treatment at a minimum temperature of 70°C, which must be reached throughout the meat.

(3) If controlled meat referred to in paragraphs 9(2)(a), (b) or (d) has come into contact with meat referred to in paragraph 9(2)(c), the person moving such meat must identify it in accordance with paragraph 9(2)(c)(i) as soon as is reasonably practicable and must not transport it to premises outside the United Kingdom.