L6: Veterinary public health and environmental contamination Flashcards
Who is the Central Competent Authority for animal byproduct legislation?
Defra
Who works on Defra’s behalf for animal byproduct legislation?
FSA and local authorities
Can byproducts be for human consumption?
No
How many categories of byproducts are there?
3
What colour for category 1?
Patent blue
What must happen to category 1 waste?
Incinerate then render
What goes into category 1?
Animals killed for TSE control, whole bodies of cattle and sheep over 12 months, SRM (parts of body depending on age)
What colour for category 2?
Brilliant black
What products are category 2?
Fallen stock (whole bodies of pigs or poultry), material rejected at inspection, products containing veterinary residues
What colour for category 3?
None
What goes as category 3?
No human market eg feathers, hooves, blood
Which category can go into pet food?
3
When can you feed fallen stock to zoo animals?
If SRM has been removed
What kind of category 1 waste can be buried at home?
Pets
Which animals can be incinerated or buried onsite?
Those killed in OIE programmes
Which law governs clinical and special waste?
Environmental Protection Act 1990
What are some examples of special waste?
POM pharmaceuticals, organophosphates, radiography fluids, sharps, radioactive
Is special waste also clinical waste?
Yes
Who must waste be given to and what must accompany it?
An authorised person with a written description (transfer note)
What colour bins and bags must clinical waste go in?
Yellow
How long and at what temperature can you store clinical waste?
Less than 1 week at less than 5 degrees
How long can clinical waste be stored if deep frozen?
No time limit
How soon before collection must you notify the EA?
Three days
How long after collection must the clinical waste be disposed of?
24 hours
