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Decree No. 78 of the Ministry of Agriculture and Food validating the Regulation on supervision over contents of hazardous substances and MRL in livestock and foodstuffs of animal origin destined for export to the European Union.

Country/Territory
Belarus
Document type
Regulation
Date
2005
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Livestock, Food & nutrition
Keyword
Cattle MRL-maximum residue limit Food quality control/food safety Hygiene/sanitary procedures International trade Public health Drugs Animal health
Geographical area
CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States), Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia
Abstract

This Decree establishes the procedure for supervision over contents of hazardous substances and MRL in livestock and foodstuffs of animal origin destined for export to the European Union. The aforesaid substances shall be classified in two categories: (a) substances of anabolic action prohibited for use in stockbreeding; and (b) veterinary drugs, including prohibited substances, that can be used in veterinary, and also chemical pollutants. The scope of supervision shall be to ensure food quality control, food safety and protection of human health. Competent body for performance of supervision shall be the Ministry of Agriculture and Food.

Full text
Russian
Website
www.busel.org