title: [Integrated monitoring of the meat production chain and inspection of slaughtering animals].
abstract: Currently used meat inspection procedures must be adapted to the present requirements of meat production. Changes should include (i) updating of inspection procedures by incorporating modern methodology, and taking into account the markedly improved health condition of animals brought to slaughter; (ii) entrusting the responsibility for safety and quality of foods of animal origin to the producers; (iii) systematic and immediate feedback to the producer of the results of monitoring, particularly those which require prompt intervention. Various short and long term approaches are outlined. The guiding principle is invariably: integrated safety and quality assurance throughout the production and distribution chain. Collection of pertinent data and international cooperation in this field are strongly recommended.
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D005513:Food Inspection / Q000379:methods* / Q000592:standards; D008460:Meat / Q000592:standards*; D009426:Netherlands
vernacular_title: De IKB en de keuring van slachtdieren.