Specified risk materials

Specified risk materials (SRMs) are the parts of ruminant animal most likely to be contaminated with TSE prions. These can include brains, eyes, spinal cord, and other organs. The exact definition varies by jurisdiction.

Related Topics:
Ruminant - TSE - Prion

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In the EU, SRMs are carefully excluded from the human and animal food chain. The US and Canada currently do not have any legislation regarding SRMs, but such legislation is under consideration.

Related Topics:
EU - US - Canada

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Rules regrading the use of SRMs are intended to prevent the spread of TSE diseases, including mad cow disease.

Related Topics:
TSE - Mad cow disease

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