Commission Regulation (EC) No. 745/2004 laying down measures with regard to imports of products of animal origin for personal consumption.

Subject

Food & nutrition

Keyword

Food quality control/food safety Meat Milk/dairy products International trade Inspection Offences/penalties

Geographical area

European Union Countries

Entry into force notes

This Regulation shall apply from 1 May 2004.

Abstract

With a view to preventing the introduction into the Community of pathogens or animal diseases, the present Regulation sets forth particular rules applicable to the importation of products of animal origin for personal consumption. All meat, meat products, milk and milk products introduced into the Community by travellers, or sent to private persons, shall be subjected to the requirements prescribed by Directive 2002/99/EC. They shall come from countries listed according to article 8 and they shall be presented to a border inspection post duly accompanied by the documents specified under article 9. Furthermore, they shall be subject to veterinary checks as per Regulation (EC) No. 136/2004. Article 2 lays down particular exemptions; article 4 regards controls and sanctions.

Full text

English

Website

europa.eu

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Decree No. 103 of 2006 relative to carrying into effect of Commission Regulation (EC) No. 745/2004 laying down measures with regard to imports of products of animal origin for personal consumption.

Legislation | Norway | 2006

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, International trade, Data collection/reporting

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Trade in, Import and Export of Animals and Animal Products Act (2004)

Legislation | Estonia | 2004 (2018)

Keyword: Animal health, International trade, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Drugs, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Liability/compensation, Internal trade

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

European Communities (Control on Imports of Animal Products for Personal Consumption) Regulations 2004 (S.I. No. 267 of 2004).

Legislation | Ireland | 2004

Keyword: Meat, Milk/dairy products, International trade, Inspection, Offences/penalties, Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Authorization/permit, Animal health

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Products of Animal Origin (Third Country Imports) (England) Regulations 2004 (S.I. No. 1214 of 2004).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2004

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, International trade, Fish products, Meat

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Commission Regulation (EC) No. 132/2008 amending Regulation (EC) No. 745/2004 laying down measures with regard to imports of products of animal origin for personal consumption.

Legislation | European Union | 2008

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Meat, Milk/dairy products

Source: FAO, FAOLEX