Official control of poultry processing operations: a European perspective

Publication date: 09/04/2025
Extent: 30 pages

Contributions by: Janne Lundén, University of Helsinki, Finland; Kristiina Törmä, Finnish Food Authority, Finland; and Eija Kaukonen, University of Helsinki, Finland

Chapter synopsis:

This chapter is about official control of poultry processing operations from a European perspective. Official control is a cornerstone of food safety, fair trade, animal health and welfare. In poultry processing, official control comprises of ante- and post-mortem inspections of poultry and food safety inspections that verify food business operators’ compliance with food safety legislation. The chapter begins with a section exploring meat inspection, covering food chain information and ante- and post-mortem inspections. This is followed by a section on food safety inspections.

DOI: 10.19103/AS.2024.0146.12