Animal Health (Production, Processing, Distribution and Introduction of Products for Human Consumption) Rules, 2005 (L.N. 145 of 2005). Country/Territory Malta Document type Regulation Date 2005 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Food & nutrition, Livestock Keyword Certification Milk/dairy products Meat Food quality control/food safety Inspection Internal trade International trade Animal health Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe Abstract The present Rules shall govern the production, processing, distribution and introduction of products of animal origin for human consumption, in compliance with the provisions laid down in Directive 2002/99/EC. The aim is to ensure that at all stages of the production, processing and distribution of products of animal origin within the European Community, food business operators do not cause the spread of diseases transmissible to animals. To this end, products of animal origin must be obtained from animals which fulfill the animal health conditions prescribed under rule 3. Products of animal origin for human consumption shall be subjected to veterinary certification (rule 5) and oficial veterinary controls (rule 6). Products may be imported from third countries as long as they comply with the requirements hereby established (rule 7). Full text English Website www.doi.gov.mt References - Legislation Implements Council Directive 2002/99/EC laying down the animal health rules governing the production, processing, distribution and introduction of products of animal origin for human consumption. Legislation | European Union | 2002 Keyword: Certification, Milk/dairy products, Food quality control/food safety, Inspection, Institution, Internal trade, International trade, Meat, Animal health Source: FAO, FAOLEX