Feedstuffs Act.

Subject

Livestock

Keyword

Basic legislation Animal feed/feedstuffs Standards International trade MRL-maximum residue limit Inspection Offences/penalties

Geographical area

Europe, European Union Countries, 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 Ministr

Full text

German

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Legislation | Germany | 1998 | Repealed

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Foodstuff and Feedstuff Codex.

Legislation | Germany | 2005 (2006)

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX