Safe Handling of Wild Game Meat Course

This Lantra  Certified course affords students the opportunity to prepare game meat, from point of harvest to the kitchen, to a standard  set down by the Food Safety Authority of Ireland compliant with Irish and EU Law.

The course will consist of a Power Point Presentation on the various different modules of the safe handling of wild game meat. Followed by a MCQ Exam. To be successful in the exam the candidate must have an 80% plus pass rate.  

This course when successfully completed will afford the candidate a certificate and card which will meet with the criteria as required by the EU Regulation  (EC)853(2004).

This allows you to put Game meat into the Food Chain.

This course is run twice a year.  It is organised by the NARGC ; a LANTRA accredited body and is funded with the support of Farm Business Skillnet. The Course is also approved by The Food Safety Authority of Ireland.  The cost of the course (€175) includes a manual which will be posted to you, Tea/Coffee and dinner.  Members are notified of upcoming courses through our monthly E-newsletter

The next course takes place on Saturday 15th August 2026.  Members can book here.

If you are not yet a member, please complete this form and we will be in touch.

Safe Handling of Wild Game Meat Enquiry Form

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