Singapore legislation

Regulation 2

of Wholesome Meat and Fish (Processing Establishments and Cold Stores) Rules

Regulation 2

Definitions

In these Rules, unless the context otherwise requires —“harmful substance” means any substance, material or other article which, if introduced into or allowed to come into contact with any meat product, fish product or processing ingredient, would —

(a)

adulterate or contaminate the meat product, fish product or processing ingredient; or

(b)

otherwise render the meat product, fish product or processing ingredient unfit for human consumption,and includes any pesticide residue, organic or inorganic compound, hormone, hormone-like substance, growth promoter, antibiotic, anthelminthic, therapeutic or prophylactic agent, radio-active fallout, which may be harmful to human health if ingested;“licence” means a licence granted by the Director-General under section 13 of the Act which permits the holder thereof to use any premises as a processing establishment or cold store;“licensee” means a person who holds a valid licence;“processing ingredient” means any substance which is used or intended to be used in the processing of meat products or fish products by being added to such products, and includes any preservative or dye-stuff.

Definition

“harmful substance” means any substance, material or other article which, if introduced into or allowed to come into contact with any meat product, fish product or processing ingredient, would —

(a)

adulterate or contaminate the meat product, fish product or processing ingredient; or

(b)

otherwise render the meat product, fish product or processing ingredient unfit for human consumption,and includes any pesticide residue, organic or inorganic compound, hormone, hormone-like substance, growth promoter, antibiotic, anthelminthic, therapeutic or prophylactic agent, radio-active fallout, which may be harmful to human health if ingested;

Definition

“licence” means a licence granted by the Director-General under section 13 of the Act which permits the holder thereof to use any premises as a processing establishment or cold store;

Definition

“licensee” means a person who holds a valid licence;

Definition

“processing ingredient” means any substance which is used or intended to be used in the processing of meat products or fish products by being added to such products, and includes any preservative or dye-stuff.

Regulation 2 — Wholesome Meat and Fish (Processing Establishments and Cold Stores) Rules