European Communities (Protective measures with regards to contamination by dioxins in Belgian foodstuffs) Regulations, 1999 (S.I. No. 185 of 1999). Country/Territory Ireland Document type Regulation Date 1999 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Livestock, Food & nutrition Keyword Food quality control/food safety Residues Fraud/deceit/adulteration Inspection Animal health Geographical area Europe, European Union Countries, Northern Europe Abstract These Regulations prohibit the sale in Ireland of products intended for human or animal consumption from Belgium and (potentially) contaminated with dioxins. These products are specified in Article 1(1) of Commission Decision 1999/363/EC and Article 1(1) of Commission Decision 1999/389/EC (as amended by Article 2 of Commission Decision 1999/390/EC). The Regulations also specify powers of authorized officers to investigate and dispose of suspected products. For the purposes of ensuring compliance Full text English Website www.irishstatutebook.ie