SCHEDULE 2TSE monitoring

PART 2 Contents of an RMOP

Brain stem sampling9

1

The RMOP must show that there are —

a

sufficient staff trained and competent in the taking, labelling, packaging and dispatch of brain stem samples;

b

hygienic facilities for sampling; and

c

sampling procedures that do not jeopardise the hygienic production of meat intended for human consumption.

2

It must describe how health and safety guidelines designed to minimise the risk of exposure of staff to TSE during brain stem sampling and packaging will be complied with.