SCHEDULE 5Conditions for the production of meat preparations

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Meat preparations shall—

a

immediately after production, be wrapped and packaged in accordance with Schedule 8 and cooled to the appropriate temperature referred to in regulation 8(1)(d) or (e);

b

not be deep-frozen more than once; and

c

where they are to be consigned to a relevant EEA State, be so consigned within 18 months of their production.