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Decree relative to the classification of meat.

Country/Territory
Sweden
Document type
Regulation
Date
1956 (2006)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Food & nutrition
Keyword
Food quality control/food safety Meat Classification/declassification Inspection
Geographical area
Europe, European Union Countries, Northern Europe
Abstract

The Decree applies to meat of cattle, pigs, horses, poultry and reindeer that has been approved in accordance with Regulations based on the Food Act (SFS 1971:511). It provides for the quality classification and marking of meat. Classification of meat shall be carried out under responsibility of the Meat Inspection Office. Classification shall be carried out by persons appointed as meat classifiers by the State Agricultural Office (art. 1). Article 6 prohibits the sale of unclassified meat using

Full text
Swedish
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