Dutch sector supports European 'QA project'

The Dutch meat sector has always been a supporter of international cooperation, or quality assurance. Its years of experience with Integral Chain Surveillance (IKB) has convinced the Dutch sector that safety in the meat sector is a requirement and should not leave room for competition.

The Dutch IKB system dates back to 1992. Outside of all the links in the meat production chain itself (producers, cattle traders, slaughterhouses and food retailers), representatives from the authorities, veterinary faculties and scientific research institutes have also played an important role in establishing this system.

In the EMA project, the Dutch sector will push for the development of the highest community standards for quality assurance in the meat sector. With such standards, the customer can be confident that products that have been manufactured on the basis of these systems meet their product requirements.

Source: Düsseldorf [dmb]