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Foodstuff Import Ordinance.

Country/Territory
Germany
Document type
Regulation
Date
2007 (2017)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
Ordinance implementing veterinary controls for the import and transit of foodstuff of animal origin from third countries.
Subject
Food & nutrition
Keyword
Hygiene/sanitary procedures International trade Food quality control/food safety Inspection Registration Transport/storage Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe
Abstract

The present Ordinance is contained in article 5 of the Ordinance of 8 August 2007 (BGBl. I 1816) implementing common hygienic foodstuff provisions. In particular, the Ordinance lays down provisions relating to veterinary controls upon the import and transit of foodstuff of animal origin from third countries. In particular, it applies to foodstuff and if mentioned expressly also to animals. The text consists of 17 articles as follows: Sphere of application (1); Definition of terms (2); Notification procedures (3); Living animals; importation (5); Authorized third countries and industries, attestations (6); Inspection upon importation (7); Procedures after inspection (8); Transit (9); Storage (10); Food supplier to marine ships (11); Authorization of storage and registration of ship-caterers (12); Prohibitions based on protective measures issued by the European Community (14); Exceptions (15); Penalties (16); Violations (17). Four Annexes are enclosed.

Full text
German
Website
www.bmj.de; www.bgbl.de

References - Legislation

Repeals

Foodstuff Import Ordinance.

Legislation | Germany | 1997 (1999)

Keyword: Meat, Poultry products, International trade, Food quality control/food safety, Transport/storage, Internal trade, Registration, Inspection, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Second Ordinance amending the Foodstuff Import Ordinance.

Legislation | Germany | 2009

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, International trade

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

First Ordinance amending the Foodstuffs Import Ordinance.

Legislation | Germany | 2008

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, International trade

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ordinance amending the Foodstuff Import Ordinance.

Legislation | Germany | 2017

Keyword: Hygiene/sanitary procedures, International trade, Food quality control/food safety, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Enforcement/compliance, Protection of habitats, Liability/compensation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX