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Meat plant operator qualifies for food service exemption; Director's disposal order revoked.
The appellant operated a meat processing business at a permanent location and sold products from a mobile trailer at farmers' markets and events.
The Ministry detained his meat products, alleging he operated an unlicensed meat plant.
The appellant appealed the Director's disposal order, claiming the 'food service exemption' under the Meat Regulation.
The Tribunal found that over 50% of the appellant's total business sales were meals or meal portions for immediate consumption, qualifying the business for the exemption.
The appeal was allowed and the Director's disposal order was revoked.
Meat plant operator's licence suspension upheld for failing to maintain daily water disinfection records.
The appellant, owner of a meat processing plant, appealed a decision by the Director suspending his operating licence for five days for failing to keep daily written records of water disinfection (chlorine levels).
The Tribunal found that the Food Safety and Quality Act, its regulations, and the Safe Drinking Water Act require the operator to conduct daily testing of the chlorine level, retain the results in writing, and provide them to inspectors upon request.
The Tribunal concluded that the appellant failed to meet these statutory obligations and confirmed the Director's decision to suspend the licence.
