Decree No. 75 of 2003 (VII. 4.) of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development on the classification of carcasses after slaughter.

Subject

Food & nutrition

Keyword

Classification/declassification Meat Slaughtering

Geographical area

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

Entry into force notes

The consolidated text of the Decree entered into force on 30 October 2013.

Abstract

In accordance with Law No. XVI of 2003 on the agrarian market regulation, this Decree promotes the production and commerce of animal for slaughter, of quality meat and meat products. This Decree must be applied to the classification of carcasses and meat. Slaughterhouses must have a classification area that must be authorized by the Central Agricultural Office, and classification must be carried out by authorized classifying organizations or persons. Requisites which must be met by classifying organizations and officers are comprised in Articles 6-12. The rules of the classification procedure are also covered by this Decree in Articles 13-15. The governing and controlling bodies responsible for classification and carrying out other duties connected with classification are the Ministry and the Central Agricultural Office in collaboration of authorized product councils.

Full text

Hungarian

Website

njt.hu

References - Legislation

Implements

Council Regulation (EC) No. 1234/2007 establishing a common organisation of agricultural markets and on specific provisions for certain agricultural products (Single CMO Regulation).

Legislation | European Union | 2007

Keyword: Agricultural commodities, Cereals/grains/rice, Oils/oilseeds/fats, Sugar, Fruits/edible nuts, Vegetables/legumes, Viticulture/oenological practices, Meat, Milk/dairy products, Poultry products, Apiculture/sericulture, Sheep/goats, Swine, Internal trade, International trade, Subsidy/incentive, Food security, Non-governmental entity, Business/industry/corporations, Animal production, Textile plants/fibres, Tobacco, Floriculture, Crops/grasses

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act No. XVI of 2003 on agrarian market regulation.

Legislation | Hungary | 2003 (2011)

Keyword: Internal trade, Agricultural commodities, International trade, Agricultural development, Subsidy/incentive, Financial agricultural measures, Data collection/reporting, Contract/agreement, Non-governmental entity

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Commission Regulation (EC) No. 1249/2008 laying down detailed rules on the implementation of the Community scales for the classification of beef, pig and sheep carcases and the reporting of prices thereof.

Legislation | European Union | 2008

Keyword: Meat, Cattle, Sheep/goats, Swine, Classification/declassification

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repeals

Decree No. 13 of 1998 of the Ministry of Agriculture on the classification of carcasses after slaughter.

Legislation | Hungary | 1998

Keyword: Classification/declassification, Meat, Standards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX