Government Ordinance on the examination of fresh meat for trichinae. Country/Territory Slovakia Document type Regulation Date 2003 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Collection of Laws No. 285 of 2003. Subject Food & nutrition Keyword International trade Food quality control/food safety Swine Meat Inspection Geographical area Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries Entry into force notes The ordinance enters into force on 1 August 2003. Abstract Pursuant to European Community legislation, these provisions regulate the examination for trichinae of fresh meat of domestic swine and horses which are placed on the market or which comes from third countries and are intended for trade with other European Community countries. Specific provisions deal with the authorization of slaughterhouses and enterprises involved in the examination for trichinae. Full text Slovak Website www.b4b.sk References - Legislation Implements Act no. 488/2002 on veterinary care and amendming certain acts. Legislation | Slovakia | 2002 Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Inspection, Offences/penalties, Basic legislation, Animal health, Animal reproduction, Hygiene/sanitary procedures Source: FAO, FAOLEX Council Directive 77/96/EEC on the examination for trichinae (trichinella spiralis) upon importation from third countries of fresh meat derived from domestic swine. Legislation | European Union | 1976 Keyword: International trade, Food quality control/food safety, Swine, Meat, Inspection Source: FAO, FAOLEX