Industry Safeguards - Regulation - Clean Livestock Policy

Correct application of the Meat Hygiene Regulations in slaughterhouses, following the principles of the Clean Livestock Policy, has led to a great improvement, not only in the hygienic state of carcases in UK abattoirs but also in the cleanliness of hides available to tanners.

Further details are available from the Food Standards Agency website:

http://www.food.gov.uk/foodindustry/farmingfood/cleancattleandmeatsafety/