Meat inspection
A comprehensive meat inspection service is provided at London
Central Markets on an agency basis for the national
Meat Hygiene Service to ensure both that unfit or unsound meat
is not sold to the public and to ensure that all meat is handled
and stored under hygienic conditions on the Market. Regular
inspections of the hygiene of vehicles carrying meat to and from
the Market are also undertaken.
The provisions of the Health and Safety at Work, Etc.
Act 1974 and allied legislation are enforced within the
Market in close liaison with the Clerk and Superintendent and the
Health & Safety Executive,
through regular inspections and the investigation of accidents and
dangerous occurrences.
Formal and informal training in meat inspection and meat hygiene
is provided for students, market traders, market workers and others
involved in the meat trade.
For further information or to report a complaint or problem
email us or
telephone 020 7332 3630