MHPF 9th Meeting: 23 March 2005

Wednesday 16 March 2005

4th Floor Conference Suite, Aviation House, London

11am-3.00pm

1. Introduction: Alick Simmons, Veterinary Director of Meat Hygiene & Veterinary Division

2. Apologies: Sylvia Ankrah

3. (i) Adoption of draft minutes of 8th meeting (MHPF 05/03/04): Alick Simmons
(ii) Action points arising

4. Oral update on EU legislation
(i) Food Hygiene Regulations: Catherine Bowles
(ii) Microbiological Criteria Regulations: Mary Howell
(iii) Official Feed and Food Regulations: Catriona Stewart

5. Oral update on OTM: David Carruthers

Lunch (approx. 12.00-12.30pm)

6. Update on Wall Report (MHPF 05/03/6): Peter Hewson

7. Red meat ante-mortem inspection and staff levels (MHPF 05/03/7): Milorad Radakovic

8. H123 issues
(i) Re-approval advisory visits: David Hart
(ii) Audit and risk assessment scheme: Joanna Fullick/Jane Downes
(iii) Industry guide/editorial panel: Joanna Fullick
(iv) Manual for official controls: Jane Downes

9. Any Other Business

10. Date and time of next meeting: Tuesday 5 July 2005 at 11am