postmortem inspection

Postmortem inspection is a crucial part of meat inspection, a mandatory process ensuring the wholesomeness, safety, and accurate labeling of meat supplies. This inspection occurs after an animal has been slaughtered and involves examining the head, internal organs (viscera), and carcasses. The primary goal is to identify any whole carcasses, individual parts, or organs that are not safe or wholesome for human consumption. This process, alongside antemortem inspection (which identifies animals unfit for consumption before slaughter), helps prevent contaminated meat from entering the food chain. These inspections are fundamental to public health and food safety.12