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Overview

The proposed Meat Processing Safety Regulations are intended to facilitate the availability of meat and meat products from locally raised animals in the Northwest Territories and establish standards and other requirements to ensure safe handling practices to protect public health.

These regulations do not apply to the harvesting or sale of wild fish, game species, or reindeer. Existing federal and territorial legislation and any agreements that oversee the harvesting and sale of wild game, reindeer and fish continue to apply to those activities and products.

The development of these regulations has also led to consequential amendments to the Food Establishment Safety Regulations and Disease Surveillance Regulations. Therefore, the GNWT is also seeking feedback from the public and stakeholders on the proposed changes to these regulations.