Commission Decision 2006/504/EC on special conditions governing certain foodstuffs imported from certain third countries due to contamination risks of these products by aflatoxins.

Subject

Food & nutrition

Keyword

Food quality control/food safety International trade Fruits/edible nuts Certification Inspection

Geographical area

Eastern Europe, Europe, European Union Countries, Northern Europe

Abstract

This Decision applies to certain imported foodstuffs (those referred to in article 1), particularly fruits and edible nuts, as well as to processed and compound foodstuffs derived from or containing such foodstuffs. The aim is to ensure their quality and protect human health, by ensuring the verification of compliance with feed and food law, animal health and animal welfare rules established at European Community level.

Full text

English

Website

europa.eu

References - Legislation

Repeals

Commission Decision 2002/79/EC imposing special conditions on the import of peanuts and certain products derived from peanuts originating in or consigned from China.

Legislation | European Union | 2002 | Repealed

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Fruits/edible nuts, Certification, International trade

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Commission Decision 2002/80/EC imposing special conditions on the import of figs, hazelnuts and pistachios and certain products derived thereof originating in or consigned from Turkey.

Legislation | European Union | 2002 | Repealed

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Fruits/edible nuts, Certification, International trade

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Commission Decision 2003/493/EC imposing special conditions on the import of Brazil nuts in shell originating in or consigned from Brazil.

Legislation | European Union | 2003 | Repealed

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Fruits/edible nuts, Certification, International trade

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Commission Decision 2007/459/EC amending Decision 2006/504/EC on special conditions governing certain foodstuffs imported from certain third countries due to contamination risks of these products by aflatoxins.

Legislation | European Union | 2007 | Repealed

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, International trade, Fruits/edible nuts, Certification, Inspection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Commission Regulation (EC) No. 669/2009 implementing Regulation (EC) No. 882/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards the increased level of official controls on imports of certain feed and food of non-animal origin and amending Decision 2006/504/EC.

Legislation | European Union | 2009

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Food additives, Inspection, Internal trade, International trade, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Animal health, Standards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Commission Regulation (EC) No. 1152/2009 imposing special conditions governing the import of certain foodstuffs from certain third countries due to contamination risk by aflatoxins and repealing Decision 2006/504/EC.

Legislation | European Union | 2009 | Repealed

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, International trade, Fruits/edible nuts, Inspection, Certification

Source: FAO, FAOLEX