Law on food hygiene and microbiological criteria for foodstuffs. Country/Territory Croatia Document type Regulation Date 2013 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Food & nutrition Keyword Food quality control/food safety Offences/penalties Transport/storage Hygiene/sanitary procedures Residues Geographical area Europe, Southern Europe Entry into force notes This Law enters into force on the date of Croatian accession to the European Union. Abstract This Law establishes the authorities and duties of the competent authorities, the responsibilities of food business operators, the official controls and also imposes various administrative measures, further determines the offences and related penalties, all necessary for the correct implementation of the: Regulation (EC) No. 852/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 April 2004 on the hygiene of foodstuffs, as last amended by Regulation (EC) No. 219/2009; Commission Regulation Full text Croatian Website www.nn.hr References - Legislation Implemented by Regulation on rules establishing the systems and procedures based on the principles of HACCP. Legislation | Croatia | 2015 Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, HACCP, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Processing/handling, Transport/storage, Packaging/labelling Source: FAO, FAOLEX Regulation on the registration of operators and the registration and approval of establishments in the food business. Legislation | Croatia | 2015 Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Processing/handling, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Registration, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX