Government Ordinance on veterinary checks of products entering the Slovak Republic from third countries. Country/Territory Slovakia Document type Regulation Date 2003 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Collection of Laws No. 321 of 2003. Subject Food & nutrition Keyword Food quality control/food safety International trade Inspection Certification 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 This Ordinance lays down provisions governing the veterinary checks to be carried out on products entering the territory of the Slovak Republic or the territory of the European Community via the Slovak Republic from third countries. It also specifies the requirements to be met by border inspection posts. 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 97/78/EC laying down the principles governing the organization of veterinary checks on products entering the Community from third countries. Legislation | European Union | 1997 Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, International trade, Inspection, Certification Source: FAO, FAOLEX