Meat Inspection Order (No. 45 of 1961).

This Order places restrictions on the placing on the market of meat and meat products that may harm public health and regulates slaughter of large livestock. The Order may be declared to apply to other animals. Articles 1 to 5 contain definitions. Articles 6 and 7 concern the slaughter of animals. A license to operate a slaughterhouse is required. Articles 8 to 12 concern the inspection of animals before and after slaughtering. Articles 15 to 22 concern inspection of domestically slaughtered and imported meat. Articles 20 to 23 regulate the importation of meat. Remaining provisions of this Order prescribe offences and penalties.