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05/19/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 05/20/2026 07:29

Israel: Israel Seeks Public Comments on Proposed Regulations on Mechanically Separated Meat Production

Israel's Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security has published draft regulations to modernize mechanically separated meat production requirements for domestic and foreign production for imports. The proposed amendments adopt European Union standards (Regulation 853/2004) while addressing Israel's unique microbiological risk profile. The publication, which has not yet been notified to the World Trade Organization, is open for public comment until May 27, 2026, at 23:59 (Israel Standard Time).
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