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Cantonal Meat Hygiene Ordinance.

Country/Territory
Switzerland
Territorial subdivision
Graubünden
Document type
Regulation
Date
1999 (2010)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Livestock, Food & nutrition
Keyword
Meat Hygiene/sanitary procedures Slaughtering Inspection Royalties/fees Food quality control/food safety
Geographical area
Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe
Abstract

The present Ordinance lays down provisions relating to the enforcement of the federal legislation on slaughtering, as well as on inspection of animals and of meat. The text consists of 19 articles divided into 5 Parts as follows: General provisions (I); Organization and competence (II); Fees and compensation (III); Criminal proceedings (IV); Final provisions (V).

Full text
German
Website
www.gr.ch

References - Legislation

Implements

Ordonnance sur l'hygiène des viandes (OHyV).

Legislation | Switzerland | 1995 (2005)

Keyword: Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Food quality control/food safety, Meat, Slaughtering, Inspection, Residues, MRL-maximum residue limit, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Drugs, Animal health

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Loi fédérale sur les denrées alimentaires et les objets usuels (Loi sur les denrées alimentaires, LDAI).

Legislation | Switzerland | 1992 (2013)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Agricultural commodities, Inspection, Fraud, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Fee Schedule for inspection of animals for slaughter and meat inspection as well as plan approval and operating permits for slaughterhouses.

Legislation | Switzerland | 1999 (2006)

Keyword: Meat, Food quality control/food safety, Royalties/fees, Inspection, Enforcement/compliance, Cattle, Animal welfare

Source: FAO, FAOLEX