European Communities (Trade in the Production, Processing, Distribution and Introduction of Products of Animal Origin for Human Consumption) Regulations 2004 (S.I. No. 820 of 2004).

Subject

Food & nutrition

Keyword

Food quality control/food safety Hygiene/sanitary procedures Meat International trade Authorization/permit Inspection Offences/penalties

Geographical area

Atlantic Ocean Islands, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe

Abstract

These Regulations implement Council Directive 2002/99 laying down the animal health rules governing the production, processing and distribution of products of animal origin for human consumption. They also provide for the appointment of authorised officers to implement the Regulations and for prosecution of offences. A person shall not place on the market or attempt to place on the market a product of animal origin and shall not have in his or her possession without lawful authority a product of animal origin unless the product complies with the food law of the European Communities. A person shall not produce, process or distribute a product of animal origin unless it meets health requirements as laid down in regulation 8. Other provisions concern inspection and record keeping.

Full text

English

Website

www.ucc.ie

References - Legislation

Implements

Council Directive 2002/99/EC laying down the animal health rules governing the production, processing, distribution and introduction of products of animal origin for human consumption.

Legislation | European Union | 2002

Keyword: Certification, Milk/dairy products, Food quality control/food safety, Inspection, Institution, Internal trade, International trade, Meat, Animal health

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repeals

European Communities (Trade in Animals and Animal Products) Regulations, 1994.

Legislation | Ireland | 1994

Keyword: Animal health, Pests/diseases, Inspection, International trade, Animal by-products

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

European Union (Animal Health) (Adaptation and Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2019 (S.I. No. 337 of 2019).

Legislation | Ireland | 2019

Keyword: Aquaculture, Fish products, Animal health, Animal welfare, International trade, Inspection, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX