Council Directive 77/96/EEC on the examination for trichinae (trichinella spiralis) upon importation from third countries of fresh meat derived from domestic swine.

Subject

Food & nutrition

Keyword

International trade Food quality control/food safety Swine Meat Inspection

Geographical area

European Union Countries

Abstract

In order to be admitted to intra-Community trade, fresh meat originating in third countries which contains skeletal muscles (striated muscles) shall be examined under the supervision and responsibility of an official veterinarian. The examination shall be carried out in accordance with one of the methods described in Annex I.

Full text

English

Website

europa.eu

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Government Ordinance on the examination of fresh meat for trichinae.

Legislation | Slovakia | 2003

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Presidential Decree No. 345 amending and completing Presidential Decree No. 599 on imported fresh meat health requirements, in compliance with Commission Directive 94/59/EC.

Legislation | Greece | 1997

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Meat, Standards, International trade, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Inspection, Swine, Pests/diseases, Animal health

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

European Communities (Examination of Pigmeat for Trichinae upon Importation from Third Countries) Regulations, 2001 (S.I. No. 464 of 2001).

Legislation | Ireland | 2001

Keyword: Meat, Swine, Animal health, Pests/diseases, International trade, Authorization/permit, Inspection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Examination for Trichinae (Trichinella Spiralis) upon Importation from Third Countries of Fresh Meat Derived from Domestic Swine Rules, 2005 (L.N. 253 of 2005).

Legislation | Malta | 2005

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

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

Repealed by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