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Decree no. 02/GoL on Animal Feed.

Country/Territory
Lao, People's Dem. Rep.
Document type
Regulation
Date
2020
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Livestock, Food & nutrition
Keyword
HACCP Food quality control/food safety Fraud Animal feed/feedstuffs Animal health Authorization/permit Business/industry/corporations International trade Offences/penalties Packaging/labelling Processing/handling Hygiene/sanitary procedures Hormones/steroids Sustainable development Toxicity/poisoning Transport/storage
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Landlocked Developing Nations, Least Developed Countries, South-Eastern Asia
Entry into force notes
This Decree comes into force fifteen days after its publication on Lao official gazette.
Abstract

This Decree, consisting of 64 articles and made pursuant to the Law on Livestock and Veterinary no. 08/NA, dated 11 November 2016, specifies principles, rules and measures to manage, monitor and inspect the role of animal feed in order to ensure the quality, standard, safety and nutrition provided as well as protect livestock in the PDR of Laos, through the consumption of sustainable food and products, which contribute to strengthening the national socio-economic context in a framework of green and sustainable development. The Decree defines animal feed as an edible material, which consists of an instant ingredient, semi-instant or unprocessed ingredient, which can be used for animals nourishment. Other relevant terms defined are: animal; HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point) as a system designated for evaluating and controlling the dangerous point that can impact food safety; animal feed additives; instant, semi-instant and unprocessed animal feed; fake animal feed; poor quality animal feed; business operator.

Full text
Lao
Website
laotradeportal.gov.la

References - Legislation

Implements

Law on Animal Husbandry and Veterinary (Revised) No. 08 / NA.

Legislation | Lao, People's Dem. Rep. | 2016

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Food security, Public health, Agricultural development, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Animal health, Animal production, Animal welfare, Basic legislation, Ranching/captive breeding, Cattle, Early warning system, Education, Genetic resources, Grazing, Herd book, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Inspection, International relations/cooperation, International trade, Packaging/labelling, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Monitoring, Offences/penalties, Pests/diseases, Poultry, Quarantine, Research, Risk assessment/management, Sheep/goats, Slaughtering, Special fund, Sustainable development, Transport/storage, Vaccination, Drugs, Hazardous substances, Aquatic animals, Resource/damage valuation, Wild fauna, Wildlife products

Source: FAO, FAOLEX