INTERNATIONAL SEMINAR
ON IMPLEMENTATION OF THE UNECE STANDARD FOR BEEF (BOVINE) CARCASES AND CUTS
MOSCOW 18 TO 19
SEPTEMBER 2003
The meeting will be hosted by the
National Research Institute for Meat Products - V. M. Gorbatov
26, rue Talalikhina
109316, Moscow
Russian Federation
Contact Irina Tschernoukha
Tel. : 095 276 95 11
Fax : 095 276 95 51
The first day of the seminar will be held in the institute and the second at the Ramenski Factory.
For last
minute participation please contact the hosts in Russia directly or [email protected]
The audience will include international experts, researchers, directors of the meat research institutes from other CIS countries and meat processors.
Documentation: A number of copies of the existing standard in colour will be provided to participants.
Information on the updating of the standard can be found on the Internet at
Chapter 5: to be updated. DOC
18 September 2003 |
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09.30h |
Opening of the International Seminar |
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10.00-10.15 |
Welcome address. Mr. Lisitsyn, Director of the Gorbatov Institute |
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10.15-11.00 |
The importance of the implementation of the UNECE Standard for Beef (bovine) Carcases and Cuts Mr. Voitkevich, Chief of the Department of Natural Sciences in the Ministry of Science, Industry and Technology |
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11.00-11.30 |
Coffee break |
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11.30-12.15 |
Introduction: UNECE Standards for Meat � USDA Experience Mr. B. Carpenter, Administrator USDA, Chairman of the UNECE Specialized Section on Standardization of Meat |
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12.15-13.00 |
The principles and economic interest of an international language for bovine carcases and cuts Mr. I. King, Chief Executive AUS-MEAT and Vice-Chairman of the Specialized Section |
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13.00-14.00 |
Lunch |
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14.00-14.45 |
The development of standards for meat cutting in Russia Mr. Lisitsyn, Director of the Gorbatov Institute |
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14.45-15.30 |
Incorporating
the Standard within a computer program to facilitate understanding, communication & training Ken Jones, United Kingdom |
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15.30-16.00 |
Break |
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16.00-17.00 |
Discussions |
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Evening |
Official Dinner |
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19 September 2003 |
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8.30 |
Transfer from the institute to the Ramenski Factory |
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10.00-10.30 |
Welcome address Mr. Bayer Nison Aleksandrovich, General Director of the Ramenski Factory |
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10.30-11.00 |
Coffee break |
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11.00-12.00 |
Tour of the factory |
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12.00-14.00 |
Practical demonstration of cutting of beef carcases in conformity with the UNECE Standard Butcher from Russia, Ian King, Barry Carpenter, Peter Evans, Craig Morris |
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14.00-15.00 |
Lunch |
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15.00-16.30 |
Discussion and recommendations (all participants) |
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16.30 |
Return to Moscow |
Some information about the national scientific research institute for the meat industry V. M. Gorbatov (VNIIMP)
The institute was created in 1930. Its activity today is to develop techniques for the primary processing of the animals, the production of charcuterie, conserves, precooked products, medicines as well as standards concerning all areas mentioned.
The institute works under the auspices of the Academy of Agricultural Sciences of the Russian Federation.
The principal objective of the researchers is to facilitate the development of the Russian meat industry, to stimulate the diversification of the product range and to increase the competitiveness of Russian products through the use of state of the art technology.
The modernisation of the national production is based on three main criteria:
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To treat these subjects the institute works in the following areas:
Fundamental and applied research
Experimental research
Services to enterprises (under contract)
Promotion and application of research results in the enterprises concerned
Training of managers
Consulting
Scientific and practical cooperation with research centres worldwide
Certification and standardization
Publication of specialized papers/ books
The research work is done by the Academy but also by the Ministry of Science, Industry and Technology and the Ministry of Agriculture.
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The institute is subdivided in five services and has 25 laboratories.
It employs 232 people of which 198-scientists/ researchers.
Today the institute cooperates with more than 3000 enterprises dealing with meat transformation. The institute also serves as consultant for all technical and technological questions of the sector and works for whole regions as well as for private industry.
To verify the quality of food products and production equipment the institutes disposes of certification authorities and accredited laboratories.
The institute also has a print shop and acts as co-editor of the periodicals �Meat Industry�, �All about Meat� and �For the meat industry�.
Four experimental plants belong to the institute, two in Moscow, one in Rostov-on-the-Don and one in Uglitch.
The institute develops its network of scientific contacts, advises practically all Russian enterprises and cooperates with centres and enterprises in the Ukraine, Belarus, Moldavia, Kazakhstan and the other countries of the CIS
It has an excellent reputation among specialists in the sector due to the number of its highly qualified specialists.
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