Ecolex Logo
The gateway to
environmental law
Search results » Legislation

European Union (Specific Conditions Applicable to the Introduction into the Union of Consignments from Certain Third Countries due to Microbiological Contamination) Regulations 2017 (S.I. No. 325 of 2017).

Country/Territory
Ireland
Document type
Regulation
Date
2017
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Food & nutrition
Keyword
Food quality control/food safety International trade Authorization/permit Fruits/edible nuts 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 are food legislation that gives partial effect to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/186 laying down specific conditions applicable to the introduction into the Union of consignments (foods listed in Annex I to EU Regulation) from certain third countries due to microbiological contamination. They stipulate that the competent authority for the purposes of EU Regulation and of these Regulations shall be the Food Safety Authority, or the official agency, and require the Authority to submit biannual reports to the European Commission in accordance the EU Regulation 2017/186; to carry out official controls on consignments covered by the EU Regulation. The Authority or the official agency, as the case may be, may order the official detention of consignments where that is required to fulfil its obligations under EU Regulation 2017/186. Consignments of third countries shall be subject to import conditions specified in these Regulations.

Full text
English
Website
www.irishstatutebook.ie

References - Legislation

Implements

Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/186 laying down specific conditions applicable to the introduction into the Union of consignments from certain third countries due to microbiological contamination and amending Regulation (EC) No. 669/2009.

Legislation | European Union | 2017

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, International trade, Certification, Cereals/grains/rice, Vegetables/legumes, Agricultural commodities

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repeals

European Union (Specific Conditions Applicable to the Import of Foodstuffs Containing or Consisting of Betel Leaves from India) Regulations 2016 (S.I. No. 554 of 2016).

Legislation | Ireland | 2016

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, International trade, Authorization/permit, Fruits/edible nuts, Inspection, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX