Abstract: The quarantine methods of Trichinella spiralis in meat and its products are reviewed in this paper. The methodsconsist of observation by naked eyes, microscopic examination, trichinoscopy, digestion, immunological and biological molecu-lar methods. The pooled sample digestion testing is the method recommended by International Commission on Trichinellosis(ICT). The best sampling sites in carcass of different animals and the caution during the procedures of quarantine of meat food(salted meat, ham and sausage) are also discussed.

Key words: Trichinella spiralis, meat, food, quarantine methods