Legislative Decree No. 3/2009 on general principles for the control of the safety and quality of food and feed Country/Territory Cabo Verde Document type Legislation Date 2009 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source “B.O.” da Republica de Cabo Verde, SERIE 1, No.24 SUP., 15 June 2009, pp.419-429. Subject Livestock, Food & nutrition Keyword Food quality control/food safety Food security Animal feed/feedstuffs Geographical area Africa, Atlantic Ocean Islands, North Atlantic, Sahel, Small Island Developing States, Western Africa Entry into force notes This Legislative Decree enters into force 180 days after its publication. Abstract This Decree establishes the general principles for the control of the safety and quality of food and feed, the responsibilities which are incumbent on food business operators as well as the procedures in case of risk, with a view to ensure a high level of health and health protection. consumers' quality of life. The Decree defines "animal feed" as any substance or product, including additives, processed, partially processed or unprocessed, intended to be used for oral feeding to animals. Full text Portuguese References - Legislation Repeals Decree-Law No. 89/92 providing general rules for the quality control of nationally produced, imported or exported food. Legislation | Cabo Verde | 1992 Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Basic legislation, International trade, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Certification, Institution, Inspection, Codex Alimentarius, Fraud Source: FAO, FAOLEX Implemented by Decree-Law No. 32/2010 establishing the objective and principles of the National System for Food Control (SNCA). Legislation | Cabo Verde | 2010 Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Inspection, Internal trade, International trade, Treated food, Processing/handling, Institution, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Standards, Hygiene/sanitary procedures Source: FAO, FAOLEX