THE ASSOCIATION OF MEAT INSPECTORS

The Association was formed in 1980 by the amalgamation of the former Meat Inspectors Association (1947)(Scotland): the Association of Meat Inspectors(1964) and the Federation of Poultry Inspectors (1978) to bring together the "Authorized Officers" engaged in meat and poultry inspection.
The Association is multi-disciplined in that it has within the membership apart from actual meat inspectors veterinarians, environmental health officers, college lectures and suitably qualified trade employees. 

 

OBJECTIVES OF THE A.M.I

 

 

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Promote, encourage and improve standards of inspection, hygiene and animal welfare.

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Publicize the importance of  inspection.

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Promote technical and scientific research.

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Facilitate the exchange of such information

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Promote and improve the status of the inspector

 		  
   

ACTIVITIES & SERVICES

There are sub committees within Council which deal with such various matters as:

 
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Education & Training.

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Liaising with the Colleges and the Royal Society for Public Health up dating examination syllabus etc.

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Legal & Parliamentary liaising with DEFRA on enforcement.

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Liaison groups with the B.V.A,  IEHO,  M.L.C,  H.S.A,  M.H.S, and meat trade organizations.

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Unison, sharing areas of common interest.

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The Association is a member of the  E.W.F.C.

 		  

ORGANISATION

Members are allocated to one of seven geographically organized Divisions, which are autonomous, electing their officers and representative's to the National Council which deals with the principal business of the Association.

MEAT INSPECTION VIDEO

The Association has produced a highly successful video about meat inspection and will soon be developing a fully interactive CD ROM.

 

          The Symbol behind the Badge                                                                          

The original motif adorning the front cover was the creation of Harry Benyon (past member) i.e., issue 1 September 1972.

The present design is attributed to Eric Wood. The definition of this design is thus;

 GRIFFIN                                                   Symbolising strength, unity and vigilance.

 

STAFF & SERPENT OF

AESCULAPIUS                                Symbolising health.

 THE WHEEL                                  Denoting Association's' link with industry

 THE SWORD                                  Symbolising action in defence of member.

 THE BOOK                                     Denoting the Association's work in education.