The obligation
Abattoir and animal food processing proprietors must brand rejected carcases, and carcase brands and tags must not be misapplied or removed.
The proprietor of an abattoir must ensure a carcase, other than poultry, rejected wholly or partly as unfit for human consumption is branded as required; the penalty is a fine of $5 000. Proprietors of animal food processing premises have the same duty for carcases rejected as unfit for consumption by animals.
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- Abattoir and animal food processing proprietors must brand rejected carcases, and carcase brands and tags must not be misapplied or removed.
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- legislation.wa.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Branding of carcases and brand and tag offences is a WHS requirement set out in Food Regulations 2009 (WA). It is made under Food Act 2008 (WA). The relevant provision is Food Regulations 2009 (WA) > Meat hygiene > Inspection and branding.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Branding of carcases and brand and tag offences is a WHS obligation under Food Regulations 2009 (WA). In short, Abattoir and animal food processing proprietors must brand rejected carcases, and carcase brands and tags must not be misapplied or removed.
What changed recently?
Branding of carcases and brand and tag offences was last updated on 9 October 2026.
