Commission Regulation (EU) No 142/2011 of 25 February 2011 implementing Regulation (EC) No 1069/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council laying down health rules as regards animal by-products and derived products not intended for human consumption and implementing Council Directive 97/78/EC as regards certain samples and items exempt from veterinary checks at the border under that Directive (Text with EEA relevance) (c. 142)

ANNEX IV U.K. PROCESSING

CHAPTER III U.K. STANDARD PROCESSING METHODS

F. Processing method 6 (for Category 3 animal by-products originating from aquatic animal or aquatic invertebrates only) U.K.

Reduction U.K.

1. The animal by-products must be reduced to a particle size which is no greater than: U.K.

(a)

50 mm, in case of heat treatment in accordance with point 2(a); or

(b)

30 mm, in case of heat treatment in accordance with point 2(b).

They must then be mixed with formic acid to reduce and maintain the pH to 4,0 or lower. The mixture must be stored for at least 24 hours pending further treatment.