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Feedstuffs Act 1993.

Country/Territory
Austria
Document type
Legislation
Date
1993
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Bundesgesetzblatt für die Republik Österreich, Text No. 905, 28 December 1993, pp. 7165-7177.
Long title
Federal Act on the production and bringing into circulation of feedstuffs.
Subject
Livestock
Keyword
Basic legislation Animal feed/feedstuffs Certification Hygiene/sanitary procedures International trade Standards Institution Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Western Europe
Entry into force notes
This Act enters into force at the same time as the Treaty on the European Unity; article 21 enters into force on 1 January 1994.
Abstract

An Act to regulate in details the production and marketing of animal feed. The Law contains at the outset a definition clause relating to the various terms therein employed, such as "feedstuffs", "additives", "harmful substances","marketing", "production", "country of the Union, "contracting state", etc. It is illegal to produce animal feed which can damage the health of both humans and animals. Moreover, it is unlawful to use non-authorized additives and other substances. The Federal Minister for Agriculture and Forestry establishes quality requirements of ingredients, admissible additives, maximum contents of certain harmful substances and prescribes other requirements relating to production. Part 2 sets out marking and packing instructions. All additives contained in feedstuffs must be shown on the wrapping. General regulations for importation are contained in Part 4. Samples have to be taken according certain procedures and examined and the quality must comply with national standards. The importation of feedstuffs is conditioned upon issuance of a Clearance Certificate. Part 5 regulates hygienic and other requirements for plant producing feedstuffs according to the related regulations contained in the Ordinance to be issued by the Minister for Agriculture and Forestry. A ministerial approval and authorization to proceed with production is required. The tasks of surveying authorities are set out in Part 6. The Federal Institutes for Agrarbiology of Vienna and Linz are responsible for the enforcement of the Law. They have to ensure the correct procedure of taking samples, and carry out sequestration if need arises. Finally, the Law outlines the penalties in case of violation and the final and transitional provisions. The Minister for Agriculture and Forestry is responsible for the enforcement of this Law. The Act consists of 37 articles divided into 8 Parts.

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References - Legislation

Implemented by

Feedstuffs Ordinance 1994.

Legislation | Austria | 1994

Keyword: Animal feed/feedstuffs, Standards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ordinance amending the Feedstuffs Ordinance 1994.

Legislation | Austria | 1996

Keyword: Animal feed/feedstuffs, Standards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Feedstuffs Tariff.

Legislation | Austria | 1994

Keyword: Animal feed/feedstuffs, Royalties/fees, Inspection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Feedstuffs Sampling Ordinance.

Legislation | Austria | 1994

Keyword: Animal feed/feedstuffs, Standards, Inspection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Feedstuffs Tariff.

Legislation | Austria | 1999

Keyword: Animal feed/feedstuffs, Royalties/fees, Inspection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ordinance amending the Feedstuffs Tariff.

Legislation | Austria | 1996

Keyword: Animal feed/feedstuffs, Royalties/fees, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Feedstuffs Act 1999.

Legislation | Austria | 1999

Keyword: Animal feed/feedstuffs, Basic legislation, Standards, International trade, Certification, Inspection, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, MRL-maximum residue limit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Federal Act on the manufacture, placing on the market and use of feed, compounds and additives.

Legislation | Austria | 1999 (2020)

Keyword: Consumer protection, Fish products, Basic legislation, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Standards, International trade, Certification, Inspection, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Animal health, Animal production, Authorization/permit, Business/industry/corporations, Internal trade, Packaging/labelling, Offences/penalties, Registration, Residues

Source: FAO, FAOLEX