Food Chain Information

Question 1

What is FCI?

Answer 1

Food Chain Information
Document required for animal to be slaughtered
Required for all animals intended for human consumption
States that animals are safe for slaughter
Part of FBO’s HACCP

Question 2

What happens in an animal does not have an FCI

Answer 2

Not allowed on premises of abattoir, can’t enter human food chain

Question 3

What is the role of a vet in an abattoir?

Answer 3

Ensure welfare, hygiene and animal by-product compliance
Ante-mortem of all live animals entering abattoir
Check FCI documentation

Question 4

What are the minimum requirements of an FCI?

Answer 4

Health status of animal
Holding health status
Details of any medication and withdrawal periods
Private veterinarian details
Relevant production data. diseases and Analysis

Question 5

When must a FCI be sent to an abattoir

Answer 5

24 hours prior

Question 6

How does FCI documentation work for game?

Answer 6

FCI same as cattle if game is killed in abattoir
Required for ‘farmed game’
If killed at farm it is called a ‘health certificate’
Not required for wild game