SCHEDULE 5Conditions for the production of meat preparations

2.  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.