Governmental Decree No.130 of 1998 regarding validation of the Regulation on hygiene requirements regarding the handling of foodstuffs.

Subject

Food & nutrition

Keyword

Food quality control/food safety Hygiene/sanitary procedures Processing/handling Transport/storage Inspection

Geographical area

Europe, European Union Countries, Northern Europe

Entry into force notes

Entry into force from the date of issue except for the paragraph 4 that comes into force on the 1st of January 1999.

Abstract

The Government decrees to validate the Regulation. This Regulation prescribes the hygiene requirements that shall be complied with the following stages of food handling (which take place after the primary production stage) – preparation for processing, processing, packaging, storage, reloading, transportation, distribution and supply to consumers. In accordance with the distribution of competence among ministries, the responsible minister shall, after harmonizing such with the Food Council and i

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References - Legislation

Implements

Law on the Supervision of the Handling of Food.

Legislation | Latvia | 1998

Keyword: Basic legislation, Processing/handling, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Certification, Food quality control/food safety, Inspection, Standards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Decree No. 269 of the Cabinet of Ministers validating the Regulation on hygienic requirements for circulation of foodstuffs.

Legislation | Latvia | 2004

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Processing/handling, Transport/storage, HACCP

Source: FAO, FAOLEX