Council Directive 71/118/EEC on health problems affecting trade in fresh poultrymeat.

Subject

Food & nutrition

Keyword

Food quality control/food safety Meat Poultry products Hygiene/sanitary procedures Slaughtering Inspection Internal trade

Geographical area

European Union Countries

Abstract

This Directive shall apply to trade in fresh meat of domestic animals of the following species: hens, turkeys, guinea fowls, ducks and geese. All parts of those animals, which are fit for human consumption, shall be considered to be poultrymeat. Each Member State shall ensure that fresh poultrymeat sent to another Member State is accompanied by a health certificate. The competent central authority of the Member State shall ensure that slaughterhouses observe hygiene requirements and poultry for slaughter shall undergo inspections supervising the hygiene conditions. An official veterinarian shall also check them. Packaging may not affect the organoleptic character of the meat, it may not transmit to the substances, which are harmful to human health, and it must be strong enough to protect the meat adequately during transport and handling.

Full text

English

Website

europa.eu

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Decree on animal health protection.

Legislation | Czechia | 2003

Keyword: Animal health, Pests/diseases, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Animal production, Certification

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree on veterinary requirements for fresh poultry meat, rabbit meat, livestock meat and wild game.

Legislation | Czechia | 2003

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Poultry products, Internal trade, International trade, Game, Meat

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 265 of 1995 relative to hygiene and control of production and the supply of fresh poultry meat.

Legislation | Norway | 1995 (2005)

Keyword: Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Food quality control/food safety, Inspection, Processing/handling, Vending, Transport/storage, Poultry products

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Council Decision 95/411/EC laying down the rules for the microbiological testing for salmonella by sampling of fresh poultrymeat intended for Finland and Sweden.

Legislation | European Union | 1995

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Poultry products, Inspection, Poultry, Pests/diseases, Animal health

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Poultry Meat, Farmed Game Bird Meat and Rabbit Meat (Hygiene and Inspection) Regulations (S.I. No. 540 of 1995).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 1995

Keyword: Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Poultry products, Slaughtering, Game, Inspection, Authorization/permit, Food quality control/food safety

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Poultry Meat, Farmed Game Bird Meat and Rabbit Meat (Hygiene and Inspection) (Amendment) (Wales) Regulations 2002 (S.I. No. 47 (W.6)).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2002

Keyword: Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Meat, Poultry products, Slaughtering, Game, Food quality control/food safety

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Health Problems affecting the Production and Placing on the Market of Fresh-Poultry Meat Regulations, 2004 (L.N. 258 of 2004).

Legislation | Malta | 2004

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Meat, Poultry products, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Slaughtering, Inspection, Internal trade, Certification

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

European Communities (Fresh Poultrymeat) Regulations, 1996.

Legislation | Ireland | 1996

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Meat, Processing/handling, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Inspection, Standards, Poultry products, Fraud

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Poultry Meat, Farmed Game Bird Meat and Rabbit Meat (Hygiene and Inspection) (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2005 (S.I. No. 209 of 2005).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2005

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Poultry products, Treated food, Food additives

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Poultry Meat, Farmed Game Bird Meat and Rabbit Meat (Hygiene and Inspection) (Amendment) (Wales) Regulations 2005 (S.I. No. 1310 (W.92) of 2005).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2005

Keyword: Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Meat, Poultry products, Treated food, Offences/penalties, Food quality control/food safety

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Poultry Meat, Farmed Game Bird Meat and Rabbit Meat (Hygiene and Inspection) Amendment (Scotland) Regulations 2002 (S.S.I. No. 87 of 2002).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2002

Keyword: Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Meat, Slaughtering, Game, Rodents, Poultry products, Food quality control/food safety

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 763 of the Cabinet of Ministers amending Decree No. 460 of the Cabinet of Ministers validating the Regulation on circulation of poultry meat and rabbit meat.

Legislation | Latvia | 2004

Keyword: Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Poultry, Slaughtering, Transport/storage

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Imported Food Regulations 1988.

Legislation | Gibraltar (UK) | 1988

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, International trade, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Inspection, Royalties/fees, Authorization/permit, Processing/handling, Certification, Packaging/labelling, Offences/penalties, Data collection/reporting, Meat

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Council Directive 92/116/EEC amending and updating Directive 71/118/EEC on health problems affecting trade in fresh poultrymeat.

Legislation | European Union | 1992

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Meat, Poultry products, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Slaughtering, Inspection, International trade

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council 2004/41/EC repealing certain directives concerning food hygiene and health conditions for the production and placing on the market of certain products of animal origin intended for human consumption and amending Council Directives 89/662/EEC and 92/118/EEC and Council Decision 95/408/EC.

Legislation | European Union | 2004

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Internal trade, Animal health, Pests/diseases, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Animal by-products, Wild fauna, Wildlife products

Source: FAO, FAOLEX