Food (Animal Products from Belgium) (Emergency Control) (England and Wales) Order 2000 (No. 587 of 2000).

Subject

Food & nutrition

Keyword

Food quality control/food safety Hygiene/sanitary procedures Toxicity/poisoning International trade Inspection Meat Milk/dairy products Poultry products

Geographical area

Europe, European Union Countries, Northern Europe

Entry into force notes

Coming into force on 8 March, 2000.

Abstract

This Order defines "relevant animal product" (article 1(2)), prohibits (with exceptions (article 2)) the carrying out of commercial operations relating to them (article 3), specifies the enforcement authorities (article 4) and applies with modifications provisions of the Food Safety Act 1990 (article 5). This Order, by referring to Decision 1999/788/EC as amended, makes the following changes of substance - (a) it narrows the coverage of the revoked Order in that, from the list of products subjec

Full text

English

Website

www.opsi.gov.uk

References - Legislation

Implements

Commission Decision 1999/788/EC on protective measures with regard to contamination by dioxins of certain products of porcine and poultry origin intended for human or animal consumption.

Legislation | European Union | 1999

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Toxicity/poisoning, International trade, Inspection, Meat, Milk/dairy products, Poultry products, Animal feed/feedstuffs

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Food Safety Act 1990.

Legislation | United Kingdom | 1990

Keyword: Basic legislation, Food quality control/food safety, Fraud/deceit/adulteration, Inspection, Institution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX