Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture
Meat Slaughtering and Processing Licence
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| Who Needs This Licence?
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Anyone in Nova Scotia who wants to engage in the business of
slaughtering animals and processing meat and meat products.
Note: Deer are covered by the Deer Processor
Licence , Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture.
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| Issuing Department
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Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture
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| Where can you get
this Licence and / or further information? |
William Feltmate
Food Safety Section
Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture and Fisheries
Tel: (902) 893-6303
Fax: (902) 893-6531
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Office Location:
Harlow Institute Building
Nova Scotia Agricultural College
176 College Road
Truro, NS B2N 2P3
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 550
Truro, NS B2N 5E3 |
| Application Forms
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An application form may be obtained from the Food Safety Section
of the Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture.
Once the facility is approved, a licence will be delivered to the
business premise by staff of the Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture.
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| Waiting Period:
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10 business days
provided that all the items that must accompany the application have been received
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| Expiry: |
This licence does not expire.
However, the licence may be revoked if regulations are not adhered to
as required.
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| Price: |
Free
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| Related Requirements:
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- The facilities and premises must be inspected and approved by departmental
Food Safety Inspectors before this licence can be issued.
- Where an abattoir sells direct to the public, they are covered
by the foodshop regulations administered
by the Department.
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| Additional Information:
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- This licence covers the basic construction of the facility and
sanitary procedures to ensure a safe food supply.
- Licensed Meat Plants must meet and maintain the standards established
in the regulations made pursuant to the Meat Inspection Act.
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| Legislative Authority:
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Meat
Inspection Act, Chapter 6 of the Acts of 1996.
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