Decree of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry on food supervision (No. 315 of 2021).

Subject

Livestock, Food & nutrition, Cultivated plants

Keyword

Food quality control/food safety Processing/handling Authorization/permit Meat Animal production Slaughtering Pests/diseases Animal health Plant production

Geographical area

Arctic, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe

Entry into force notes

21 April 2021.

Abstract

The present Decree of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry regulates the approval of food business establishments, primary production of germinated products, and official controls of meat production. The Decree complements Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/624 and Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/627. It contains 17 articles divided into the following chapters: 1. Scope of application; 2. Decision on approval; 3. Official control of meat products and related measures; and 4. Entry into force. The Decree lays down the requirements for approval of different establishments, as well as inspections and related measures concerning meat production.

Full text

Swedish

Website

www.finlex.fi

References - Legislation

Implements

Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/624 concerning specific rules for the performance of official controls on the production of meat and for production and relaying areas of live bivalve molluscs in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2017/625 of the European Parliament and of the Council.

Legislation | European Union | 2019

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Meat, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Molluscs, Fish products, Slaughtering, Animal health, Pests/diseases, Inspection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Food Act (No. 297/2021).

Legislation | Finland | 2021

Keyword: Basic legislation, Food quality control/food safety, Consumer protection, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Inspection, Processing/handling, Institution, Internal trade, International trade, Packaging/labelling, Traceability/product tracing, Offences/penalties, Game, Slaughtering, Animal health, Pests/diseases

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repeals

Government Decree on meat inspection (No. 2 of 2020).

Legislation | Finland | 2020

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Inspection, Meat, Packaging/labelling, Animal health, Pests/diseases, Slaughtering

Source: FAO, FAOLEX