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Hygiene of Food Regulations, 2002 (L.N. No. 264 of 2002).

Country/Territory
Malta
Document type
Regulation
Date
2002
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Supplement to the Government Gazette of 2002, pp. B 4298 - B 4314.
Subject
Food & nutrition
Keyword
Hygiene/sanitary procedures Inspection Processing/handling Internal trade Food quality control/food safety
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe
Entry into force notes
For entry into force on these Regulations please see article 1.
Abstract

These Regulations aim at assuring food hygiene in all stages of food handling after primary production: preparation, processing, manufacturing, packaging, storing, transportation, distribution, handling or offering for sale or supply to the customer. 'Primary production' includes harvesting, slaughtering and milking. Regulation 4 sets out responsibilities of the Minister charged with enforcement of the present Regulations, in particular with regard to supervision of inspection efforts. The Minister may issue rules regarding temperature control or microbiological control criteria for certain clases of food. Proprietors of food business shall observe obligations imposed by the present Regulations, including implementation of HACCP. General and specific requirements for food premises and handling are set out in the Schedule

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References - Legislation

Implements

Food Safety Act, 2002 (Act No. XIV of 2002).

Legislation | Malta | 2002

Keyword: Basic legislation, Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Institution, Inspection, Internal trade, International trade, Packaging/labelling, Data collection/reporting

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Hygiene of Food (Amendment) Regulations, 2004 (Legal Notice 105 of 2004).

Legislation | Malta | 2004

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Hygiene of Food (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations, 2004 (L.N. 447 of 2004).

Legislation | Malta | 2004

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX