EMN is a non-profit network composed of European companies active in slaughtering and meat processing The purpose of EMN is: • to strengthen the long term position of the European meat sector; • to contribute to the improvement of political decisions affecting the meat sector in the long term by means of accomplishing or funding strategic, economical and policy studies; • to create a forum for discussions on developments in relation to the regulatory status of meat and meat products within the European Union and in relation to third countries; • to create a forum for discussions on technical and other similar developments within the meat industry and in relation to other relevant economic sectors.