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Law No. 112 of 1976 regulating butchering.

Country/Territory
Iraq
Document type
Legislation
Date
1976
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Official Gazette No. 2551, 4 October 2010, pp. 2-4.
Subject
Livestock, Food & nutrition
Keyword
Meat Hygiene/sanitary procedures Processing/handling Food quality control/food safety Animal health Animal production Slaughtering
Geographical area
Asia, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Persian Gulf, Western Asia
Entry into force notes
This Law enters into force on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.
Abstract

This Law establishes a General Butcher Service, as part of the Ministry of Agriculture and Agrarian Reform, and defines its duties. This service will be the licensing authority and will be responsible for the technical and sanitary issues. It will also examine the animal before its slaughtering and the meat after its processing. Other duties are as well specified. The Law contain details about budget and fees.

Full text
Arabic
Website
www.iraq-ild.org