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Law No. 12.097 on the marking procedure for bovine and buffalo meat certification.

Country/Territory
Brazil
Document type
Legislation
Date
2009
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Livestock, Food & nutrition
Keyword
Meat Certification Registration Marking/identification Cattle
Geographical area
Amazonia, Americas, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, South America, South Atlantic
Entry into force notes
This Law enters into force 45 days after its publication.
Abstract

This Law, consisting of 9 articles, provides rules on registration and control procedures for bovine (and buffalo) meat certification. The Law provides for the application of permanent marks (fire mark, tatoo, ear tags) or other means of identification for bovine and buffalo in order to control and guarantee animal and human health.

Full text
Portuguese
Website
www.planalto.gov.br

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Decree No. 7.623 regulating the marking procedure for bovine and buffalo meat certification.

Legislation | Brazil | 2011

Keyword: Meat, Certification, Registration, Marking/identification, Cattle

Source: FAO, FAOLEX