Decree No. 34 of 2013 (V. 14.) VM of the Ministry of Rural Development concerning the procedure of certification, production, marketing, labeling and control of agricultural products and food deriving from organic agriculture.

Subject

Agricultural & rural development, Food & nutrition

Keyword

Certification Ecological production/organic production Farming Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Non-governmental entity Internal trade Data collection/reporting Inspection International trade Offences/penalties Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes

Geographical area

Eastern Europe, Europe, European Union Countries

Entry into force notes

On 30 May 2013.

Abstract

This Decree applies to the internal organic production, preparation, distribution and labeling and to the recognition, control and operation of certification bodies. Articles 3 and 4 contain provisions regarding the recognition procedure, requisites to be met by the applicants and documents to be presented to the competent authority which is the National Food-Chain Safety Office (NÉBIH). Article 5 governs periodical audit of recognized certification bodies. Articles 6 sets out sanctions. Article

Full text

Hungarian

Website

njt.hu

References - Legislation

Implements

Act No. XLVI of 2008 on food chain and its control.

Legislation | Hungary | 2008 (2014)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Access-to-information, Codex Alimentarius, Consumer protection, Food quality control/food safety, Offences/penalties, Packaging/labelling, Traceability/product tracing, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, HACCP, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Animal health, Animal welfare, Pests/diseases, Fertilizers/nutrients, Pesticides, Plant protection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX