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Decision of the Minister of Agricultural Development and Food no. 314/15074 of 2014 on the utilisation of equine milk for human consumption.

Country/Territory
Greece
Document type
Regulation
Date
2014
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Government Gazette of Greek Republic, issue II, no. 363 of 2014.
Subject
Livestock, Food & nutrition
Keyword
Business/industry/corporations Cooperative/producer organization Equine-animals Food quality control/food safety Hygiene/sanitary procedures Milk/dairy products Packaging/labelling Registration Animal health Animal production Animal welfare
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe
Abstract

This Ministerial Decision provides for regulating production, processing and distribution of equine milk intended for human consumption and its related products. The Decision defines: equids; equine milk production company; producer, as the person responsible for ensuring compliance with the requirements of food legislation; milk of equine animals for human consumption and related dairy products. The Decision specifies: requirements for primary production of equine milk, including registration of companies, compliance with animal health and animal welfare legislation, respect of hygiene and sanitary procedures; milk processing requirements, including pasteurisation; compliance with related European Legislation; packaging and labelling of equine milk for human consumption and its dairy products.

Full text
Greek
Website
www.minagric.gr