Meat plant classification machines ‘meet EU standards’

Checks conducted on classification machines in meat processing plants show that they continue to perform within the performance thresholds laid down in the European Union regulations.

Minister Simon Coveney gave the assurance to Fianna Fáil spokesperson Éamon Ó Cuív, TD, in a written reply to a Dáil question.

Mr Coveney said officials of his department have carried out regular inspections of meat plants since the introduction of mechanical grading.