Decree relative to requirements in relation with minced meat and prepared meat products and hygiene in production (No. 1470 of 1998). Country/Territory Norway Document type Regulation Date 1998 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Food & nutrition Keyword Hygiene/sanitary procedures Meat International trade Transport/storage Inspection Processing/handling Packaging/labelling Food quality control/food safety Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe Entry into force notes Enters into force on 1 January, 1999. Abstract This Decree deals in a comprehensive way with the production, storage, transportation, and offering for sale of meat products intended for human consumption. The 9 Chapters include provisions relative to authorization of operations (II); specific health control measures (III); specific requirements for minced meat (IV); specific requiremenst regarding prepared meat products (VI); packaging, labeling etc. (VI); transportation of meat (VII); importation from third countries to the EEA (VIII).(36 articles completed by 4 Schedules containing provisions relative to health certificates and prescribing (microbiological) standards for minced meat and prepared meat products) Full text Norwegian Website www.lovdata.no References - Legislation Implements Act No. 3 of 1933 relative to the control of food, etc. Legislation | Norway | 1933 (2000) Keyword: Basic legislation, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Food quality control/food safety, Processing/handling, Inspection, Potable water Source: FAO, FAOLEX Council Directive 94/65/EC laying down the requirements for the production and placing on the market of minced meat and meat preparations. Legislation | European Union | 1994 Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Meat, Internal trade Source: FAO, FAOLEX