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Commission Regulation (EC) No. 1285/2008 on the introduction into the Community of personal consignments of products of animal origin and amending Regulation (EC) No. 136/2004.

Country/Territory
European Union
Document type
Legislation
Date
2008
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Official Journal of the European Union L 347, 23 December 2008, pp. 1-19.
Subject
Livestock, Food & nutrition
Keyword
Food quality control/food safety Meat Milk/dairy products Animal health Pests/diseases
Geographical area
European Union Countries
Abstract

With a view to preventing the outbreak of animal diseases and protecting human health, this Regulation lays down rules concerning the introduction into the European Community of personal consignments of products of animal origin of a non commercial character which form part of travellers' luggage, or are sent as small consignments to private persons, or are ordered remotely and delivered to the consumer.

Full text
English
Website
europa.eu