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On-farm slaughter operation technical guide : Meat Inspection Regulation

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A technical guide of regulatory requirements for parties interested in conducting an on-farm slaughter operation.

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Safe meat handling : customer tips for keeping meat products safe

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This information sheet describes how to keep your meat products safe after purchase. Information includes transporting meat products, storing meat products, preparing meat products and the... More ≫

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This information sheet describes how to keep your meat products safe after purchase. Information includes transporting meat products, storing meat products, preparing meat products and the importance of maintaining the original label of the meat product(s).

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Mould on carcasses : what you need to know

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This information sheet is about mould on carcasses, where it can be found and why it is found in a meat slaughter facility. The information includes myths about mould on meat and actions to help... More ≫

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This information sheet is about mould on carcasses, where it can be found and why it is found in a meat slaughter facility. The information includes myths about mould on meat and actions to help control mould growth.

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Terms of reference : Food Safety and Licensed Facility-Based Child Care Review Panel

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Outlines the terms of reference for the Food Safety and Licensed Facility-based Child Care Review Panel, which was established to review the respective legislation, regulation and the inspection... More ≫

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Outlines the terms of reference for the Food Safety and Licensed Facility-based Child Care Review Panel, which was established to review the respective legislation, regulation and the inspection policies for areas that could be strengthened to protect the health and safety of Alberta's children in child care settings.

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Writing a hazard control plan for meat facilities

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This guideline can be used by meat operators to help identify associated risks/hazards in meat facilities and to show when process controls need to be in place to manage food safety and animal... More ≫

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This guideline can be used by meat operators to help identify associated risks/hazards in meat facilities and to show when process controls need to be in place to manage food safety and animal welfare controls. The guidebook will help meat facility operators develop a proposal to request approval from the regulatory body for a food safety plan or animal welfare controls.

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Meat facility standards [2022]

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Describes the conditions under which meat is slaughtered, processed, stored and transported to ensure food safety. The Meat Facility Standards is a policy document legislated by the Meat... More ≫

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Describes the conditions under which meat is slaughtered, processed, stored and transported to ensure food safety. The Meat Facility Standards is a policy document legislated by the Meat Inspection Regulation, which requires the licensed operator to comply with the MFS. It describes the minimum regulatory requirements for the facility environment and for food production controls.

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Processed meat products factsheet

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Facts about the requirements to manufacture different types of processed meat products to prevent foodborne illnesses.

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Meat Inspection Regulation amendments [2021]

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This set of fact sheets explains changes to the Meat Inspection Regulation introduced in December 2021. Topics include on-farm slaughter waste as bait for hunting and trapping and large animal... More ≫

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This set of fact sheets explains changes to the Meat Inspection Regulation introduced in December 2021. Topics include on-farm slaughter waste as bait for hunting and trapping and large animal co-ownership.

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Meat Inspection Regulation amendments [2020]

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This set of fact sheets explains changes to the Meat Inspection Regulation introduced in July 2020. Topics covered include on-farm slaughter, the salvage and sale of meat by-products, video... More ≫

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This set of fact sheets explains changes to the Meat Inspection Regulation introduced in July 2020. Topics covered include on-farm slaughter, the salvage and sale of meat by-products, video ante-mortem inspection and red tape reduction.

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Bulk milk grader manual and study guide [2020]

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This manual provide the bulk milk grader with the legislative requirements, policies and procedures involved in the collection of quality raw milk from a licensed dairy farm in Alberta. A working... More ≫

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This manual provide the bulk milk grader with the legislative requirements, policies and procedures involved in the collection of quality raw milk from a licensed dairy farm in Alberta. A working knowledge of this information is part of the requirement for a bulk milk grader licence in Alberta. A bulk mild grader is responsible for taking samples of a producer's raw milk for the purposes of monitoring food safety on behalf of the government and Alberta Milk. The samples are used for determining the raw milk’s quality, components, and obtaining data to determine the milk grade. Raw milk refers to milk that has not been pasteurized. The bulk milk grader is responsible for accepting or rejecting the raw milk at a dairy farm.

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