Custody and Disposal Authority
- Confiscated imported meat under NMIS National Capital Region custody.
- Turned over to the Central Office Disposal Committee for disposal.
- Only committee members and one NCR representative authorized to dispose of confiscated meat.
- Final disposal to be accomplished within 12-24 hours of apprehension except for those involved in legal cases.
Examination and Determination Process
- Organoleptic examination and laboratory analysis conducted on confiscated meat, except from banned/prohibited countries.
- Purpose: to determine fitness for human consumption.
Disposal of Meat Fit for Human Consumption
- Meat deemed fit is donated to charitable institutions, calamity victims, or other recipients as directed by the Executive Director.
- Buffalo meat to be processed into canned meat before donation.
Disposal of Unfit or Unwholesome Meat
- Meat found unfit or unwholesome is disposed through rendering process.
- Canned meat products cannot be withdrawn from NMIS Central Warehouse without Executive Director's prior approval.
- Proper documentation such as acknowledgment or withdrawal receipts required and submitted to the committee for inventory and recording.
Laboratory Meat Samples Disposal Procedures
- Samples testing negative for pathogens, parasites, or abnormalities and still fit are donated to charitable institutions and victims of calamities.
- Samples testing positive are disposed through rendering.
- The Laboratory Services Division (LSD) head to provide the committee with inventory reports of samples ready for disposal.
Reporting and Compliance
- The Disposal Committee is tasked to submit reports to the Office of the Executive Director.
- Emphasizes strict guidance and compliance with the procedures.
Legal Framework and Authority
- The memorandum circular issued by the Officer-in-Charge, Office of the Executive Director, NMIS.
- Provides regulatory authority for the disposal process to ensure public health and administrative efficiency.