European Communities (Examination of Pigmeat for Trichinae upon Importation from Third Countries) Regulations, 2001 (S.I. No. 464 of 2001). Country/Territory Ireland Document type Regulation Date 2001 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Food & nutrition, Livestock Keyword Meat Swine Animal health Pests/diseases International trade Authorization/permit Inspection Geographical area Europe, European Union Countries, Northern Europe Abstract These Regulations give effect to Directive 77/96/EEC which requires that pigmeat imported from third countries be tested or appropriately treated to ensure that it is not contaminated with trichinae. A person shall not import or attempt to import pigmeat from a third country unless the requirements of Regulation 4, 5, 6 or 7 are complied with. A person who intends to import pigmeat from a third country shall, at least two working days before the arrival of the pigmeat, give notice to an authoris Full text English Website www.agriculture.gov.ie References - Legislation Implements Council Directive 77/96/EEC on the examination for trichinae (trichinella spiralis) upon importation from third countries of fresh meat derived from domestic swine. Legislation | European Union | 1976 | Repealed Keyword: International trade, Food quality control/food safety, Swine, Meat, Inspection Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repealed by European Communities (Food and Feed Hygiene) (Amendment) Regulations 2006 (S.I. No. 387 of 2006). Legislation | Ireland | 2006 | Repealed Keyword: Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Authorization/permit, Animal health, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Registration Source: FAO, FAOLEX