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Circulation of Compound Feedingstuffs Rules, 2005 (L.N. 362 of 2005).

Country/Territory
Malta
Document type
Regulation
Date
2005
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Government Gazette of Malta No. 17.836, 4 November 2005.
Subject
Livestock
Keyword
Animal feed/feedstuffs Internal trade Inspection
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe
Abstract

In compliance with Directive 79/373/EEC, these Rules govern the circulation of compound feedingstuffs. The application scope comprises the following: (a) feed materials; (b) additives used in feedingstuffs; (c) undesirable substances and products in animal nutrition; (d) the fixing of maximum permitted levels for pesticide residues on or in products intended for human or animal consumption; (e) certain products used in animal nutrition; (f) feedingstuffs for particular nutritional purposes. As a general rule, compound feedingstuffs may be marketed in Malta only if they are wholesome, unadulterated and of merchantable quality. Furthermore, they shall not represent a danger to animal or human health and may not be presented or marketed in a manner liable to mislead. Compound feedingstuffs shall be placed on the market only in sealed packages or containers. Further provisions regard the information to be provided in the labels.

Full text
English
Website
www.doi.gov.mt

References - Legislation

Implements

Council Directive 79/373/EEC on the marketing of compound feedingstuffs.

Legislation | European Union | 1979

Keyword: Animal feed/feedstuffs, Standards, Internal trade, Drugs, Institution, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Animal health

Source: FAO, FAOLEX