9 CFR 310.12 - Sternum to be split; abdominal and thoracic viscera to be removed.

Regulations last checked for updates: Feb 09, 2026

Title 9 - Animals and Animal Products last revised: Jan 28, 2026

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§ 310.12 - Sternum to be split; abdominal and thoracic viscera to be removed.

The sternum of each carcass shall be split and the abdominal and thoracic viscera shall be removed at the time of slaughter in order to allow proper inspection.

authority: 21 U.S.C. 601-695; 7 CFR 2.18, 2.53

source: 35 FR 15567, Oct. 3, 1970, unless otherwise noted.

cite as: 9 CFR 310.12