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European Communities (Imposing Special Conditions on the Import of Figs, Hazelnuts and Pistachios and Certain Products Derived Thereof Originating in or Consigned from Turkey) Regulations, 2002 (S.I. No. 79 of 2002).

Country/Territory
Ireland
Document type
Regulation
Date
2002
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Food & nutrition
Keyword
Food quality control/food safety Fruits/edible nuts Residues International trade Inspection
Geographical area
Atlantic Ocean Islands, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Abstract

These Regulations give effect to Commission Decision 2002/80/EC of 4 February 2002 laying down special conditions on the import from Turkey of figs, hazelnuts and pistachios and certain products derived thereof. The effect of these Regulations is to lay down the general provisions for the importation of figs, hazelnuts and pistachios and certain products derived thereof originating in or consigned from Turkey. A person may not import products falling in any of the categories specified in regulation 3, originating in or consigned from Turkey, which are intended for human consumption or to be used as an ingredient in foodstuffs, unless the consignment is accompanied by the results of official sampling and analysis, and by the health certificate as prescribed. These Regulations shall be enforced by the Food Safety Authority of Ireland. The Regulations provide for methods of sampling for aflatoxin B1 and total aflatoxin and inspection and powers of enforcement.

Full text
English
Website
www.irishstatutebook.ie

References - Legislation

Implements

Food Safety Authority of Ireland Act, 1998.

Legislation | Ireland | 1998 (2000)

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Institution, Policy/planning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

European Communities (Imposing Special Conditions on the Import of Figs, Hazelnuts and Pistachios and Certain Products Derived Thereof Originating in or Consigned from Turkey) (Amendment) Regulations, 2002 (S.I. No. 127 of 2002).

Legislation | Ireland | 2002

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Fruits/edible nuts, Residues, International trade, Inspection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

European Union (Special Conditions Governing the Import of Certain Foodstuffs from Certain Third Countries Due to Contamination Risk by Aflatoxins) Regulations 2011 (S.I. No. 650 of 2011).

Legislation | Ireland | 2011

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Food additives, Toxicity/poisoning, International trade, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX