@article{
author = "Tomašević, Igor and Tomović, Vladimir and Karabasil, Nedjeljko and Terjung, Nino and Đekić, Ilija and Đorđević, Vesna",
year = "2023",
abstract = "Ensuring meat safety is a significant concern in Serbia, as in any country. To address this
issue, the Serbian government has implemented several measures, including regular inspections
of slaughterhouses and meat processing facilities and adhering to EU regulations on
meat safety. These regulations stipulate that all meat products must meet stringent hygiene,
storage, and labeling standards. In addition, consumers are advised to buy meat products
only from trustworthy sources to safeguard their health. While the issue of meat safety in
Serbia remains a concern, the government and consumers are taking steps to mitigate the
risks associated with consuming meat products. Serbia’s meat processing industry focuses
on developing new, healthier products with “clean label” formulations and innovative packaging
films. However, the welfare of animals during the slaughtering process has been a
topic of concern among animal rights organizations. Although regulations exist to ensure the
humane treatment of animals during the slaughtering process, enforcing these regulations
has been criticized as inadequate. Efforts are being made to educate and enforce humane
treatment, but much more work is needed to ensure that animals are treated with dignity and
respect. From a research perspective, it is evident that the Serbian meat sector significantly
impacts natural resources, especially water, and energy. The industry also pollutes the environment
through wastewater discharge and contributes to climate change in terms of global
warming, acidification, and eutrophication. Future research should focus on finding ways to
minimize the environmental impact of the meat value chain.",
publisher = "Institute of Meat Hygiene and Technology",
journal = "Meat Technology",
title = "What is meat in Serbia?",
volume = "64",
number = "2",
pages = "1-11",
doi = "10.18485/meattech.2023.64.2.1"
}
