Decree to prohibit the processing and placing upon the market of meat of animals which have been administered certain growth promoting substances (No. 377 of 1996).

Subject

Food & nutrition

Keyword

Food quality control/food safety Residues Meat Inspection

Geographical area

Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe

Entry into force notes

This Decree will come into force immediately.

Abstract

Section 3 prohibits the processing or placing upon the market of meat of livestock animals, which were treated with specified hormonal substances. Certain other preparations approved by veterinarians shall be admitted for use. Section 4 regulates the control of meat which is imported from countries other than those being members of the EEA- Agreement. The State Food Control Agency may issue directions regarding the control and approval of meat in relation with growth stimulating substances. (9 sections)

Full text

Norwegian

Website

www.lovdata.no

References - Legislation

Implements

Act No. 9 of 1997 relative to meat production.

Legislation | Norway | 1997

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Meat, Inspection, Transport/storage, Animal welfare, Slaughtering

Source: FAO, FAOLEX