Decree on animal health requirements for slaughtering of crocodiles and other processing of meat and animal products from crocodiles.

Subject

Food & nutrition

Keyword

Food quality control/food safety Hygiene/sanitary procedures Packaging/labelling Inspection Processing/handling Meat

Geographical area

Eastern Europe, Europe, European Union Countries

Entry into force notes

This Decree enters into force on 1 March 2013.

Abstract

This Decree of the Minjstry of Agriculture implements the relevant European Union regulations and lays down: a) the method of preparation of crocodiles, their bodies, crocodile meat, organs and other parts of the health examination; (b) veterinary and sanitary requirements for companies dealing with animal products coming from crocodiles and technical conditions of construction, layout and equipment of factories and other facilities; (c) inspection of crocodiles and animal products from crocodil

Full text

Czech

Website

www.zakonyprolidi.cz

References - Legislation

Implements

Regulation (EC) No. 178/2002 of the European Parliament and of the Council laying down the general principles and requirements of food law, establishing the European Food Safety Authority and laying down procedures in matters of food safety

Legislation | European Union | 2002

Keyword: Basic legislation, Food quality control/food safety, Early warning system/emergency intervention system, Institution, Data collection/reporting, Packaging/labelling, Animal feed/feedstuffs

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Veterinary Act.

Legislation | Czech Republic | 1999

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, International trade, Basic legislation, Animal health, Pests/diseases, Quarantine, Drugs, Vaccination, Animal welfare, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX