Commission Regulation (EC) No. 206/2009 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: 2009
Source: FAO, FAOLEX
Original source: Official Journal of the European Union L 77, 24 March 2012, pp. 1-19.

Subject: Food & nutrition
Keyword: Hygiene/sanitary procedures Meat International trade Food quality control/food safety
Geographical area: European Union Countries

Abstract: This Regulation lays down rules concerning the introduction into the European Union of personal consignments of products of animal origin of a non commercial character which (i) form part of travelers’ luggage, (ii) are sent as small consignments to private persons, or (iii) are ordered remotely and delivered to the consumer. The aim is to prevent the spread of animal diseases and to ensure the protection of animal health and human health.
Full text: English
Website: europa.eu

References - Legislation

Amends

Commission Regulation (EC) No. 136/2004 laying down procedures for veterinary checks at Community border inspection posts on products imported from third countries.

Legislation | European Union | 2004

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Decree (SFS 2010:291) amending Decree (2006:815) relative to testing and sampling of animals and related matters.

Legislation | Sweden | 2010

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Waste management, Transport/storage, Authorization/permit, Animal production, Animal feed/feedstuffs

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

European Communities (Import of Personal Consignments of Products of Animal Origin) Regulations 2012 (S.I. No. 347 of 2012).

Legislation | Ireland | 2012

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, International trade, Offences/penalties, Animal health, Inspection, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Orden AAA/2444/2015 - Medidas de emergencia preventivas frente a la fiebre aftosa en el Magreb.

Legislation | Spain | 2015

Keyword: Animal health, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Pests/diseases, Cattle, Swine, Transport/storage, Inspection, International trade

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2016/6 imposing special conditions governing the import of feed and food originating in or consigned from Japan following the accident at the Fukushima nuclear power station and repealing Implementing Regulation (EU) No. 322/2014.

Legislation | European Union | 2016

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, International trade, Data collection/reporting, Radiation, Toxicity/poisoning, Animal feed/feedstuffs

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 406 on veterinary control of imports of food of animal-origin and penalties for the violation of related EU legislation.

Legislation | Denmark | 2019

Keyword: Authorization/permit, International trade, Food quality control/food safety, Meat, Milk/dairy products, Poultry products, Swine, Fish products, Consumer protection, Apiculture/sericulture, Game, Aquatic animals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX