Decree No. 52 of 2010 of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development on the conditions of food production, processing and marketing by small-scale producers.

Subject

Food & nutrition

Keyword

Certification Consumer protection Food quality control/food safety Processing/handling Hygiene/sanitary procedures Inspection Internal trade Packaging/labelling Slaughtering Traceability/product tracing Vending

Geographical area

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

Entry into force notes

The consolidated version of the Decree entered into force on 25 July 2012.

Abstract

This Decree must apply to the activities carried out by small-scale producers of foodstuff and marketed within 40km. Part A of Annex 1 determines how much is considered small quantity of primary products and processed products. Part B of Annex 1 lists the services that may be offered by small-scale producers. Small-scale producers of food are liable for ensure food safety, quality and traceability. These producers must report on their activities and regarding any changes to the local office of the Central Agricultural Office (CAO). Control of small-scale producers is the duty of CAO local offices. Animal stocks used for food production of animal origin or animals for slaughter and meat must be inspected by an official veterinarian who issue the animal health certificate and the certificate necessary for meat transport. Food hygiene requirements in respect to the activities under this Decree are determined in Annex 4. Special requirements of poultry and rabbit meat processing and marketing are contained in Annex 5.

Full text

Hungarian

Website

kereses.magyarorszag.hu

References - Legislation

Implements

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

Legislation | Hungary | 2008 (2023)

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, Plant production

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation (EC) No. 853/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council laying down specific hygiene rules for the hygiene of foodstuffs.

Legislation | European Union | 2004 (2022)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Processing/handling, Standards, Meat, Fish products, Game, Milk/dairy products, Poultry products, Business/industry/corporations, Certification, International trade, Public health, Registration, Traceability/product tracing, Animal health, Animal welfare, Marking/identification

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation (EC) No. 852/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the hygiene of foodstuffs.

Legislation | European Union | 2004 (2021)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Processing/handling, HACCP, Traceability/product tracing, Treated food, Transport/storage, Internal trade, International trade, Business/industry/corporations, Risk assessment/management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Decree No. 62 of 2011 (VI. 30.) of the Ministry of Rural Development on the rules of food safety during production and marketing of products used in the catering business.

Legislation | Hungary | 2011 (2011)

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Processing/handling, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Packaging/labelling, Transport/storage, Vending

Source: FAO, FAOLEX