Decree No. 10 of 2002 (I. 23.) FVM of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development on measures to monitor certain residues harmful for health in food of animal origin.

Subject

Livestock, Food & nutrition

Keyword

Residues Food quality control/food safety MRL-maximum residue limit Inspection Cattle Milk/dairy products Fish products Sheep/goats Equine-animals Game Meat Poultry products Apiculture/sericulture Aquatic animals Drugs Animal production Poultry Animal health

Geographical area

Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries

Entry into force notes

First entry into force on 22 February 2002. The last consolidated version of the Decree entered into force on 15 March 2014.

Abstract

This Decree applies to breeders, traders and processing plants of animals for food production. A national residues monitoring system shall be operated and an annual inspection plan shall be released by the Ministry of Rural Development. The Ministry coordinates the activities of institutions aimed at the implementation of this Decree and collects data necessary for evaluation of the implemenation. Articles 4 and 5 provides for the content of the monitoring plan. Self-control and responsibility of farmers growing, trading and processing animals for food are addressed in Article 6. Control on breeders and producers is carreid out by official veterinarians and the National Food-Chain Safety Office according to the provisions of Articles 7-13. Sanctions for offenders include quarantine measures, forced slaughtering and seizure.

Full text

Hungarian

Website

njt.hu

References - Legislation

Implements

Law No. XCI of 1995 on animal health.

Legislation | Hungary | 1995 (2001)

Keyword: Processing/handling, Transport/storage, Certification, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Animal health, Institution, Drugs, Cattle, Ranching/captive breeding, Animal by-products, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Pests/diseases, Authorization/permit, Internal trade, Ownership, Early warning system, Data collection/reporting, Registration, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Council Directive 96/23/EC on measures to monitor certain substances and residues thereof in live animals and animal products and repealing Directives 85/358/EEC and 86/469/EEC and Decisions 89/187/EEC and 91/664/EEC.

Legislation | European Union | 1996

Keyword: Hormones/steroids, Animal production, Residues, Monitoring, Inspection, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Drugs, Animal health

Source: FAO, FAOLEX