Agricultural Product Standards Act, 1990 (Act No. 119 of 1990)

Regulations

Regulations regarding the Classification and Marking of Meat intended for sale in the Republic of South Africa

Marking of Carcasses

16. Ink marks
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(1) The carcass of a ram, billy goat or bull which has been classified as Age class AB, Age class B or Age class C, shall be marked clearly visible, legibly and tidy with black ink on the following area:
(a) Ram and billy goat: On the rear end of the right hind shank.
(b) Bull: On the front end of the right front shank.

 

(2) The mark shall be applied at the same point on the slaughter line as the age determination.