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Draft guidance on Mechanically Separated Meat (MSM) for the consultation

Draft guidance on mechanically separated meat (MSM): Summary

The definition of MSM and implications for Food Business Operators.

Last updated: 28 February 2024
Last updated: 28 February 2024
We are consulting on this draft guidance. See Consultation on the mechanically separated meat (MSM) guidance for details.

Revision history

Revision number Date Purpose of revision Revised by
1 [Publication month and year] Guidance implemented   

Summary

Purpose

To provide guidance on how the definition of Mechanically Separated Meat (MSM) in Annex I, point 1.14 of assimilated Regulation (EC) No 853/2004 and Regulation (EC) No 853/2004 in Northern Ireland should be applied.

Regulatory Compliance Guidance, this document provides guidance on how to comply with regulatory requirements.

Who is this publication for

This guidance is primarily for:

  • Food Business Operators (FBOs) - MSM and/or meat preparations manufacturers/processors/handlers; businesses that incorporate MSM and/or meat preparations in other products; businesses that place such products on the UK market and exporters.
  • It may also be used by Local Authorities (LAs); FSA Operational staff; and Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) staff in NI to support official controls and ensure consistency of the regulatory approach.

Which UK countries does this guidance apply to?

  • England
  • Wales
  • Northern Ireland 

Review date

We will review this guidance by [add date]