Singapore legislation

Clause 13

of Slaughter-houses and Meat Processing Factories Ordinance

Clause 13

Powers of veterinary authority

(1)

A veterinary authority may at any time enter and examine any land, building or premises for the purpose of ascertaining whether such land, building or premises is being used as a meat processing factory.

(2)

A veterinary authority may at any time enter any meat processing factory for the purpose of ascertaining whether any offence against this Ordinance or any rules made thereunder has been or is being committed.

(3)

A veterinary authority may take or cause to be taken samples of meat, manufactured meat product or any ingredient used in the manufacture thereof to determine whether the same is likely to cause illness or disease or is fit for human consumption.

(4)

A veterinary authority may seize any meat, manufactured meat product or ingredient used in the manufacture thereof which, in his opinion, as the result of examination of samples under the provisions of subsection (3) of this section, is likely to cause illness or disease or is unfit for human consumption. Such meat, manufactured meat product or ingredient shall be destroyed in such manner as the Director may determine.

(5)

No compensation shall be payable in respect of any meat, manufactured meat product or ingredient used in the manufacture thereof which has been destroyed under the provisions of subsection (4) of this section.

Clause 13 — Slaughter-houses and Meat Processing Factories Ordinance