reptile meat' means reptile meat as defined in point of Article 2 of Regulation (EU) 2019/625

reptile meat' means reptile meat as defined in point 16 of Article 2 of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/625

reptile meat' means reptile meat as defined in point of Article 2 of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/625

reptile meat means reptile meat as laid down in point of Article 2 of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/625.

Reptile Meat intended for human consumption

In 2007, EFSA adopted a scientific opinion on public health risks involved in the human consumption of reptile meat according to which reptiles are well-known reservoirs for Salmonella species.

Model official certificate for the entry into the Union for placing on the market of reptile meat intended for human consumption

The scientific opinion concludes that Salmonella is considered to be the most relevant bacterial hazard that may occur in reptile meat and it constitutes a significant public health risk.

Requirements for the entry into the Union should include verification of compliance with Union requirements to reduce the risk from these hazards in consignments of reptile meat.