EXPLAINER: What is hot meat?

GMA Network - Oct 5, 2026

Hot meat refers to “the carcass or parts of carcass or food animals which were slaughtered from unregistered or unaccredited meat establishments and have not undergone the required inspection,” according to Republic Act No. 9296 or the Meat Inspection Code of the Philippines.

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EXPLAINER: What is hot meat?

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