Revised Standard from Last Update.

1. SCOPE

This standard lays down practices to be observed during the process of flaying of hides and skins. It covers flaying of hides (zebu cattle and buffalo) and skins (sheep, goat and calves) obtained from fallen and slaughtered animals. This standard does not lay down any specification for quality.

2. REFERENCES

The standards given below contain provisions which through reference in this text, constitute provisions of this standard. At the time of publication, the editions indicated were valid. All standards are subject to revision, and parties to agreements based on this Indian standard are encouraged to investigate the possibility of applying the most recent editions of these standards:

IS 1640 : 2007 Glossary of terms relating to hides, skins and leather (first revision)

IS 7656 : 1975 Code of practice for curing and preservation of cattle hides and goat and sheep skins by wet salting method