1.1 This specification covers the requirements for design and construction of electronic devices or systems for measuring composition or quality constituents of live animals, livestock and poultry carcasses, and individual cuts of meat, or a combination thereof. Examples include but are not limited to half and whole carcasses, primals, subprimals, and boxed meat.

1.2 The values stated in SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.

1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory requirements prior to use.