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Feedstuffs Act.

Country/Territory
Germany
Document type
Legislation
Date
1975 (1995)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Bundesgesetzblatt, Part I, No. 40, 4 August 1995, pp. 990-998.
Subject
Livestock
Keyword
Basic legislation Animal feed/feedstuffs Standards International trade MRL-maximum residue limit Inspection Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe
Entry into force notes
The present Act enters into force on 5 August 1995.
Abstract

An Act to regulate in detail the production and marketing of animal feed. The Act 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. Production of animal feed which can damage the health of both humans and animals is banned. Moreover, the use of non-authorized additives and other substances is also banned. The Federal Ministry for Food, Agriculture and Forestry establishes quality requirements for ingredients, admissible additives, maximum contents and certain harmful substances and prescribes other requirements relating to production. Part 4 sets out marking and packing instructions. All additives contained in feedstuffs must be shown on the wrapping. General regulations for import and export are contained in Part 7. Samples must be taken according to certain procedures; the quality must comply with national standards. The import of feedstuffs is conditioned upon issuance of a clearance certificate. The tasks of surveying authorities are set out in Part 8. Finally, the Act establishes penalties in case of violation. The Act consists of 25 articles divided into 10 Parts.

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References - Legislation

Implemented by

Feedstuff Cost Ordinance.

Legislation | Germany | 1996

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Third Act amending the Feedstuffs Act.

Legislation | Germany | 1998

Keyword: Animal feed/feedstuffs, MRL-maximum residue limit, Inspection, International trade

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Foodstuff and Feedstuff Codex.

Legislation | Germany | 2005

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Basic legislation, Codex Alimentarius, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Food additives, Fraud/deceit/adulteration, International trade, Internal trade, Standards, Offences/penalties, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Inspection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Foodstuff and Feedstuff Code.

Legislation | Germany | 2005 (2021)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Food quality control/food safety, Codex Alimentarius, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Food additives, Fraud, International trade, Internal trade, Standards, Offences/penalties, Packaging/labelling, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Inspection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX