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Milk Hygiene Ordinance.

Country/Territory
Austria
Document type
Regulation
Date
1993
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Bundesgesetzblatt für die Republik Österreich, Tex No. 897, 28 December 1993, pp. 7125-7145.
Long title
Ordinance by the Federal Minister of Health, Sport and Consumer Protection on hygienic regulations relating to the production and marketing of milk and milk products.
Subject
Food & nutrition
Keyword
Food quality control/food safety Hygiene/sanitary procedures Milk/dairy products Standards Treated food
Geographical area
Alps, Europe, EUROPE AND CENTRAL ASIA, European Union Countries, Western Europe
Abstract

The Ordinance contains at the outset a definition clause relating to the various terms therein employed, such as "raw milk", "treated milk", "vacuum packing", etc. Articles 3 to 6 contain detailed prescriptions for the production of raw milk and dairy products. These products have to be identified as being produced in Austria; they must carry the expiry date. Moreover, all producers have to register with the competent authorities. Annex A lays down the requirements for the processing of dairy products, and Annex B contains safety rules relating to the workplaces. The Ordinance consists of 15 articles and 3 Annexes.

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