Decree No. 7.623 regulating the marking procedure for bovine and buffalo meat certification. Country/Territory Brazil Document type Regulation Date 2011 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Livestock, Food & nutrition Keyword Meat Certification Registration Marking/identification Cattle Geographical area Amazonia, Americas, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, South America, South Atlantic Entry into force notes This Decree enters into force on the day of its publication. Abstract This Decree, consisting of 9 articles, establishes the procedures to be carried out in order to perform animal marking, registration and control for bovine (and buffalo) meat certification. The Decree specifies terms and conditions for permanent marks (fire mark, tatoo, ear tags) or other means of identification for bovine and buffalo in order to control and guarantee animal and human health. Full text Portuguese Website www.agricultura.gov.br References - Legislation Implements Law No. 12.097 on the marking procedure for bovine and buffalo meat certification. Legislation | Brazil | 2009 Keyword: Meat, Certification, Registration, Marking/identification, Cattle Source: FAO, FAOLEX