GB18393-2001
Code for product quality inspection for cattle or sheep in slaughtering
牛羊屠宰产品品质检验规程
GB 18393-2001 is a current mandatory Chinese national standard for Code for product quality inspection for cattle or sheep in slaughtering. It appears in the Food compliance cluster with a testing methods focus and has an implementation date of Dec 1, 2001.
Applicability depends on product scope, certification route, competent authority notices and transition rules. Requst for the translation or verify source before using this record in a compliance decision.
Compliance overview
Scope and applicability
This standard applies to cattle and sheep slaughtering plants and specifies the procedures for ante-mortem and post-mortem inspection. It is designed for facilities processing bovine and ovine products to ensure meat quality and sensory characteristics. It does not cover the inspection of infectious or parasitic diseases, which are regulated under separate national protocols.
Technical requirements
The standard outlines ante-mortem inspection protocols, including acceptance, resting, and pre-slaughter checks. It mandates specific handling for animals showing abnormalities, requiring segregation into isolation pens or emergency slaughter areas. Animals must undergo fasting and rest periods before slaughter, with specific temperature monitoring requirements for cattle. For post-mortem inspection, the standard details sensory evaluation methods (visual, tactile, olfactory) for heads, viscera, and carcasses. It requires synchronized numbering of parts for comparative examination. Inspectors must identify specific lesions, tumors, and parasitic infections across various organs including the heart, liver, lungs, and lymph nodes. The standard categorizes non-conforming meat products and their corresponding disposal methods. It defines specific conditions under which meat must be subjected to high-temperature processing, used as reproduction raw material, deemed non-edible, or destroyed. Section 5.5 and Appendix A are designated as mandatory provisions, dictating the strict handling of affected carcasses. Appendix A specifies the design and dimensions for inspection stamps, including those for qualified meat and various harmless treatment categories. These stamps, such as the high-temperature or destruction marks, are critical for traceability and compliance enforcement.
Testing methods
The standard relies primarily on sensory inspection methods rather than laboratory testing. This includes visual observation, palpation, and olfactory checks. Specific procedures involve lymph node palpation, organ elasticity testing, and temperature measurement for live animals. Facilities must implement a synchronized inspection system where heads, carcasses, viscera, and hides are numbered and examined concurrently to identify systemic diseases.
FAQs
What products are regulated under GB 18393-2001?
It regulates the quality inspection of cattle and sheep slaughtering products, including carcasses, viscera, heads, hooves, and by-products like blood and bones.
Are there any mandatory sections in this standard?
Yes, Section 5.5 and Appendix A are mandatory. Section 5.5 dictates the handling of non-conforming meat, while Appendix A specifies the official inspection stamps.
Does GB 18393-2001 cover infectious diseases?
No, it explicitly excludes infectious and parasitic diseases. These are handled according to the Trial Procedures for Meat Hygiene Inspection and GB 16548-1996.
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Applicability hints
- Type
- Method
- CCS
- X22
- ICS
- 67.120.10
- Competent department
- Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs
- Technical committee
- Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs