Measures to monitor certain Substances and Residues thereof in Live Animals and Animal Product Rules, 2005 (L.N. 80 of 2005). Country/Territory Malta Document type Regulation Date 2005 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Livestock, Food & nutrition Keyword Food quality control/food safety Residues Inspection Fraud Animal production Hormones/steroids Animal feed/feedstuffs Drugs Animal health Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe Abstract By way of implementation of Directive 96/23/EEC, these Rules establish particular measures for monitoring certain substances and residues thereof (those listed in Schedule I) in live animals as well as animal products. The objective is to detect the presence of the residues and substances in live animals, their excrement and body fluids and in tissue, animal products, animal feed and drinking water. Particular provisions are laid down to coordinate inspections. Full text English Website www.doi.gov.mt References - Legislation Implements Council Directive 96/23/EC on measures to monitor certain substances and residues thereof in live animals and animal products and repealing Directives 85/358/EEC and 86/469/EEC and Decisions 89/187/EEC and 91/664/EEC. Legislation | European Union | 1996 Keyword: Hormones/steroids, Animal production, Residues, Monitoring, Inspection, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Drugs, Animal health Source: FAO, FAOLEX