Hong Kong Regulations

POULTRY (SLAUGHTERING FOR EXPORT) REGULATIONS - REGULATION 73

Poultry classed as passed on ante-mortem inspection

(1) On ante-mortem inspection, poultry found by an inspector to be free from-

   (a)  disease; and

   (b)  any condition, which on post-mortem inspection might cause the carcass
        to be condemned, shall be classed as passed.

(2) Poultry so classed shall be-

   (a)  kept segregated from poultry which has not been inspected ante-mortem;
        and

   (b)  submitted for further ante-mortem inspection if not slaughtered within
        six hours after undergoing ante- mortem inspection.