Meat Control Act.

Country/Territory: Austria
Document type: Legislation
Date: 1982 (2006)
Source: FAO, FAOLEX
Long title: Federal Act on the inpection of animals before and after slaughtering.

Subject: Livestock, Food & nutrition
Keyword: Basic legislation Hygiene/sanitary procedures Food quality control/food safety Meat Inspection Royalties/fees International trade Offences/penalties Non-governmental entity Cattle Sheep/goats Swine Equine-animals Slaughtering Institution Registration
Geographical area: Europe, European Union Countries, Western Europe

Abstract: The present Act lays down provisions relating to the inspection of animals before and after slaughtering. Article 1 establishes that cattle, pigs, sheep, goats, horses and other animals – if their meat is destined for human consumption – are before and after slaughtering subject to an official control and assessment. The Act consists of 55 articles divided into 13 Parts as follows: General provisions (I); Meat control bodies (II); Inspection proceedings (III); Assessment and marking (IV); Hygien
Full text: German
Website: www.ris.bka.gv.at

References - Legislation

Repealed by

Food Safety and Consumer Protection Act.

Legislation | Austria | 2006

Keyword: Basic legislation, Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Packaging/labelling, Fraud/deceit/adulteration, Standards, Offences/penalties, Inspection, Internal trade, International trade, Processing/handling, Consumer protection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX