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Agricultural Product Standards Act, 1990 (Act No. 119 of 1990)

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Regulations regarding the Classification and Marking of Meat intended for sale in the Republic of South Africa

Classification of Calf, Bovine, Sheep and Goat Carcasses

9. Determination of damage classification

 

(1) The carcass of a calf, bovine, sheep or goat which is damaged to such an extent that, with due regard to the locality, extent and depth of the damage, the observed fat-to-meat-to-bone ratio of such a carcass —
(a) is disturbed to a slight extent only, shall be classified as Class 1 in respect of damage;
(b) is moderately disturbed, shall be classified as Class 2 in respect of damage; or
(c) is severely disturbed, shall be classified as Class 3 in respect of damage.