Kazakhstan has proposed developing the world's first standard for horse meat. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Sputnik Kazakhstan.
Kazakh specialists have proposed creating an international standard regulating the quality and safety of horse meat. This initiative arose due to the growing demand for horse meat on the world market.
The standard covers all stages: production, processing, transportation, and storage of horse meat. It also establishes clear criteria for composition, nutritional value, and veterinary requirements.
This proposal is seen as a step by Kazakhstan to expand international cooperation in agriculture. Horse meat is a traditional Kazakh dish, so it is important to have its quality recognized globally.
According to experts, such a standard will increase the export potential of Kazakh products and strengthen consumer confidence. If this initiative is supported by international organizations, horse meat trade will reach a new level.
Currently, Kazakhstan exports horse meat to several countries, and the introduction of the standard will allow expanding this list. There is growing interest in horse meat worldwide, especially due to the increasing demand for healthy foods.
Kazakh specialists plan to take into account international experience and apply advanced methods when developing the standard. Specialists in veterinary medicine, food industry, and trade will be involved in this work.
The adoption of the standard will contribute to creating a unified system for assessing the quality of horse meat. This, in turn, will protect consumer rights and increase competition among producers.
This initiative of Kazakhstan has attracted the attention of the world community. Many countries are interested in developing a standard for horse meat. If the standard is adopted internationally, it will give an impetus to the development of Kazakhstan's agro-industrial complex.
More details can be found on the website of Sputnik Kazakhstan.