§ Mr. Nigel EvansTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what measures are being taken to ensure that meat imported into the United Kingdom from outside the EC meets EC standards.
§ Mr. SoamesSuch imports must comply with United Kingdom meat hygiene and animal health rules implementing EC directives and decisions, including requirements for veterinary certification and health marking. The meat may be imported only at specific border inspection posts where, by or under the supervision of an official veterinary surgeon, all consignments must receive a documentary check, with a proportion also receiving identity and physical checks.