This ruling addresses recent regulations enacted in 2021 in response to scandals within the meat sector, particularly highlighting the COVID-19 outbreak at Tönnies, Germany’s largest slaughterhouse. The court determined that the restrictions represent a moderate infringement on the freedom of occupation for meat businesses, balancing this against the imperative of safeguarding public health and worker rights. Investigations into alleged negligent bodily harm and violations of infection protection laws against Tönnies concluded without sufficient evidence, leading to the dismissal of charges after over two years.