Commission Regulation (EU) No. 210/2013 on the approval of establishments producing sprouts pursuant to Regulation (EC) No. 852/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council.

Subject

Cultivated plants

Keyword

Planting material/seeds Authorization/permit Hygiene/sanitary procedures Plant production

Abstract

This Regulation sets out the requirements for the approval of establishments producing sprouts. The competent authorities in Member States shall approve such establishments only if these requirements are fully met. The requirements refer to good food hygiene practices, including protection against contamination between and during operations. In particular, surfaces (including surfaces of equipment) in areas where foods are handled and those in contact with food shall be maintained in a sound condition and be easy to clean and, where necessary, to disinfect.

Full text

English

Website

europa.eu

References - Legislation

Implements

Regulation (EC) No. 852/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the hygiene of foodstuffs.

Legislation | 2004

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Basic legislation, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Processing/handling, HACCP, Traceability/product tracing, Treated food, Transport/storage, Internal trade, International trade

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Food Safety, Food Hygiene and Official Controls (Sprouting Seeds and Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2013 (S.R. No. 291 of 2013).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2013

Keyword: Plant production, Certification, Traceability/product tracing, International trade, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Food Safety, Food Hygiene and Official Controls (Sprouting Seeds) (Scotland) Regulations 2013 (S.S.I. No. 333 of 2013).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2013

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

European Communities (Food and Feed Hygiene) (Amendment) Regulations 2015 (S.I. No. 68 of 2015).

Legislation | Ireland | 2015

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Standards, Inspection, Authorization/permit, Animal health, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Food Safety, Food Hygiene and Official Controls (Sprouting Seeds) (Wales) Regulations 2013 (W.S.I. 3007 (W. 298) of 2013).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2013

Keyword: Plant production, Certification, Traceability/product tracing, International trade, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Law on food hygiene and microbiological criteria for food.

Legislation | Croatia | 2013

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, HACCP, Standards, Inspection, Offences/penalties, Procedural matters, Authorization/permit, Registration, Transport/storage, Hygiene/sanitary procedures

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Government Decree No. 69 validating the Regulation on requirements for sprouts and seeds intended for the production of sprouts.

Legislation | Moldova, Republic of | 2018

Keyword: Planting material/seeds, Standards, Traceability/product tracing, Certification, Access-to-information, International trade, Plant production

Source: FAO, FAOLEX