LESSON 1 Flashcards
is the process of examining meat for safety and wholesomeness, ensuring it is free from disease, contamination, and adulteration. This critical step protects public health and ensures the safety of the food supply by verifying that meat products meet established safety standards before reaching consumers.
Meat inspection
When was the Philippine Meat Inspection Service established?
1936
What government body was created in 1972 for meat inspection in the Philippines?
NMIC
When was the Meat Inspection Code of the Philippines enacted?
2003
The first record of meat inspection under government supervision started in Manila at an abattoir behind the Grand Opera House in Rizal Avenue.
It was under the supervision of Capitan Mariscal.
1843 spanish regime
the simple and uncomplicated Philippine Meat inspection service now came under the guidance and supervision of the US Federal Meat
Inspection Service
1899-1846 american regime
The Veterinary Division of the Public Service Commission of Health became part of the Division of Animal
Industry;
1905
Commonwealth Act No. 82 established the Philippine Meat Inspection Service - National Meat Inspection Commission (NMIC);
1936
President Ferdinand E. Marcos signed Presidential Decree No. 7, which established the NMIC;
1972
Presidential Decree No. 461 reorganized the Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources (DANR) and placed the NMIC under the Department of Agriculture
1974
: Republic Act 7160 or The Local Government Code of the Philippines, was signed into lawby Pres. Corazon C. Aquino, recognizes the construction, maintenance and operation of
slaughterhouses as one of the basic services and facilities to be delivered by the local
Government units
Oct. 10, 1991
Pres. Corazon C. Aquino signed into law RA 7394 or the Consumer Act of the Philippines. The law provided measures to protect the consumers against hazards to health and safety as well asrelief from unfair trade practices.
April 13, 1992
The department of agriculture issued this _______ seriesoff 1993 which identified NMIC as one of the implementing agencies of the Department of
Agriculture whose jurisdiction include processed and unprocessed meat, dressed chicken, and processed hides and casings
Administrative Order NO. 9
Pres. Fidel V. Ramos signed and approved Executive Order No. 137 which spelled out
the guidelines for the transfer of some functions of NMIC to the local government units
Nov. 28, 1994
Pres. Fidel V. Ramos signed Rep. Act No. 8485 also known as Animal Welfare Act of 1998 into law on?
July 28, 1997
The enactment of the Act provided for the promotion of animal welfare including those intended for slaughter
R.A 8485
Pres. Gloria Macapagal- Arroyo approved RA 9296 or Meat Inspection Code
of the Philippines intended to strengthen the country’s meat inspection system.
May 12, 2004
By virtue of the
Code, the National Meat Inspection Commission (NMIC) renamed as the National Meat Inspection Service (NMIS). It shall serve as the sole national controlling authority tasked to implement policies, programs, guidelines, and rules and regulations pertaining to meat inspection and meat hygiene to
ensure meat safety and quality from farm to table.
R.A 9296
This inspection takes place before the animal is slaughtered. It involves examiningtheanimal for signs of disease or illness, such as fever, lameness, or unusual behavior. This helps to identify animalsthat may pose a risk to human health and prevent them from entering the food chain
Ante-mortem inspection
This inspection takes place after the animal is slaughtered. It involves examining thecarcass, internal organs, and lymph nodes for signs of disease or contamination. This helps to identify anyabnormalities or lesions that may indicate the presence of disease or contamination.
Post-moretm inspection
: If any abnormalities or lesions are found during inspection, the affected parts of thecarcass may be trimmed away or the entire carcass may be condemned. This helps to prevent the spreadof
disease and ensure the safety of the meat supply
Trimming & Codemnation
