The notified Salvadoran Technical Regulation sets out the infrastructural and sanitary requirements to be met by abattoirs engaged in the slaughter, preparation and deboning of animals for the market and the storage and transportation of meat, in order to obtain building and operating authorization.It applies to any natural or legal person that owns or manages abattoirs located in national territory that are engaged in the slaughter, preparation and deboning of bovine animals, goats, horses, sheep and other animal species authorized by the competent authority.The notified text also applies to the regulatory authorities involved in granting permits or authorizations, which must conduct their activities in accordance with national legislation and implement the provisions set forth therein.