Commission Decision 89/18/EEC concerning the conditions of importation from third countries of fresh meat for purposes other than human consumption. Country/Territory European Union Document type Legislation Date 1988 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Official Journal L 8, 11 January 1989, pp. 17 and 18. Subject Livestock Keyword Animal by-products Transport/storage International trade Authorization/permit Geographical area European Union Countries Abstract Member States which authorize the import of fresh meat for uses other than human consumption shall ensure that authorization can only be given to processing establishments registered for this purpose by the Member States. In addition, the authorization can be given exclusively to a registered processing establishment under continuous veterinary supervision or supervision by the competent authority and on condition that a guarantee is provided that the raw material will be used only for the specified purpose and that it will not leave the establishment in its original state. Article 1 (2) lays down further minimum conditions regarding the containers and the accompanying documents as well as transport. Full text English Website europa.eu References - Legislation Implemented by Commission Decision 98/371/EC concerning the animal health conditions and veterinary certification for imports of fresh meat from certain European countries. Legislation | European Union | 1998 Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Meat, International trade, Certification, Animal by-products Source: FAO, FAOLEX