Decree of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry relative to carrying into effect of public control of feed (No. 11 of 2009).

Subject

Livestock

Keyword

Animal health Animal feed/feedstuffs Toxicity/poisoning Standards Residues Hygiene/sanitary procedures Policy/planning

Geographical area

Arctic, Europe, EUROPE AND CENTRAL ASIA, European Union Countries, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe

Abstract

This Decree of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, based on section 6 of the Animal Feed Act, provides for the carrying out of control of feed in all stages of production, processing and distribution of feed including everything from primary production of feed until the placing on the market and use of feed. The Decree also provides for the control of imports and exports of feed and the control of feed passing in transit. The part dealing with animal control in the multi-annual national control plan provided for in Article 41 of Regulation (EC) No. 882/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council on official controls performed to ensure the verification of compliance with feed and food law, animal health and animal welfare rules shall be prepared by the Food Safety Authority in accordance with principles as set out in Article 42 of that Regulation. The Authority shall also assess national guidelines for good practice referred to in Article 21 of the European Parliament and Council Regulation (EC) No 183/2005 laying down requirements for feed hygiene and shall supply guidelines and assessment to Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry. The Decree also provides for a contingency plan to be prepared by the Authority in accordance with Regulation (EC) No. 882/2004 and for (import) control measures.

Full text

Swedish

Website

www.finlex.fi

References - Legislation

Implements

Regulation (EC) No. 183/2005 of the European Parliament and of the Council laying down requirements for feed hygiene.

Legislation | 2005

Keyword: Animal feed/feedstuffs, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, International trade, Registration, Drugs, Animal health

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation (EC) No. 882/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council on official controls performed to ensure the verification of compliance with feed and food law, animal health and animal welfare rules.

Legislation | 2004

Keyword: Animal feed/feedstuffs, Basic legislation, Food quality control/food safety, Standards, Food additives, Inspection, Internal trade, International trade, Enforcement/compliance, Animal health, Animal welfare

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Animal Feed Act (No. 86 of 2008).

Legislation | Finland | 2008

Keyword: Animal feed/feedstuffs, Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Animal health, Institution, Pests/diseases, Inspection, Traceability/product tracing, GMO, Basic legislation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX