Meat industry - Safety regulations and enforcement rules Jurisdiction Germany Year 1989 Published in German Original/other title [German] Fleischwirtschaft - VBG und Durchführungsanweisungen Source Carl Heymanns Verlag KG, Luxemburger Strasse 449, D-W-5000 Köln 41, Germany, 1989. 10p. + 7p. Serial number VBG 7g Descriptors [Primary] Germany (Federal Republic of), meat industry, slaughtering [Secondary] bacterial diseases, directive, falls on the level, infectious diseases, noise, slippery floors Subject category Industries and occupations Abstract The regulations deal with slaughtering and meat preparation: construction and equipment of premises (floors, drainage, visibility, noise control), machines, plant and tools, loading and unloading of animals, prevention of infections and occupational diseases, layout of slaughterhouses. Specific provisions relate to means used to stun animals: electrical appliances (voltage not exceeding 80V) and carbon dioxide pits. Clarification is provided in the rules. CIS No. 93-1065 Database ID 60612