Council Directive 71/118/EEC on health problems affecting trade in fresh poultrymeat.

This Directive shall apply to trade in fresh meat of domestic animals of the following species: hens, turkeys, guinea fowls, ducks and geese. All parts of those animals, which are fit for human consumption, shall be considered to be poultrymeat. Each Member State shall ensure that fresh poultrymeat sent to another Member State is accompanied by a health certificate. The competent central authority of the Member State shall ensure that slaughterhouses observe hygiene requirements and poultry for slaughter shall undergo inspections supervising the hygiene conditions. An official veterinarian shall also check them. Packaging may not affect the organoleptic character of the meat, it may not transmit to the substances, which are harmful to human health, and it must be strong enough to protect the meat adequately during transport and handling.