Chapter 3: Foodstuffs Control
Section 2: Control Procedures
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Art. 26 Inspection of animals before and after slaughter
1 After animals have been slaughtered, the official veterinarian or official expert assistant shall examine the meat of: 1
- a.
- horses, cattle, sheep, goats and pigs;
- b.
- wild animals that have been reared as productive livestock if they are slaughtered in large numbers.
2 He shall decide whether and how the meat may be used.
3 The Federal Council shall regulate:
- a.
- the procedure for the inspection of animals before and after slaughter;
- b.
- the procedure for inspecting poultry.
4 The Federal Council may provide for:
- a.
- the inspection of animals before slaughter;
- b.
- the inspection of other types of animal;
- c.
- exemptions for game.
1 Amended in accordance with No I of the Federal Act of 5 Oct. 2007, in force since 1 April 2008 (AS 2008 785 788; BBl 2006 6337)
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