Selling meat requires knowledge of meat chemistry, biochemistry, and bacteriology, as well as the relevant trade, hygiene, and food regulations. (Photo: © Tyler Olson/123RF.com)
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June 2019
Supermarkets with fresh meat counters must employ a master butcher, according to the Administrative Court of Baden-Württemberg.
Even if the supermarket does not slaughter and the meat pieces arrive already cut up and portioned, a Butcher not to be missed if a Fresh meat counter Because the sale of fresh meat requires extensive Expertise required. The Administrative Court (VGH) of Baden-Württemberg confirmed the administrative offense.
A supermarket chain operates two grocery stores in Baden-Württemberg, where customers can Service counters loose meat and sausage products can be purchased. The district office imposed a Fine for an administrative offense, because at least in the period from December 2012 to July 2015, butchers' work was carried out without a master butcher were carried out.
The company filed a lawsuit because, in its view, the work – such as cutting up and marinating pieces of meat – did not fall under the butcher's trade, which requires a license.
The Administrative Court sided with the authorities, stating that the work carried out in the fresh meat departments of the supermarkets was craft side business within the meaning of the Crafts Code. Therefore, the operation of a meat counter must be carried out by a Master led The judges demanded that.
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Because the sale requires Knowledge of chemistry, biochemistry and bacteriology of meat and the relevant commercial, hygiene and food law regulations The employment of specialized butchers – as claimed by the plaintiff – is not sufficient.
The supermarket chain unsuccessfully argued that the work they performed could and should be performed by ordinary butchers or butcher shop assistants. "At least in the overall view," the VGH stated, nevertheless required the skills of a master craftsman.
The qualifications of a master butcher higher in all areas. In addition, they would have to carry out not only individual work steps, but the entire processes from unpacking to sale.
Administrative Court of Baden-Württemberg, judgment of 18 December 2018, Ref. 6 S 2789/17 (legally binding)
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