Milk Hygiene Ordinance. Country/Territory Austria Document type Regulation Date 1993 (2006) Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleOrdinance 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 Europe, 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the requirements for the processing of dairy pr Full text German Website www.ris.bka.gv.at References - Legislation Repealed by Food Safety and Consumer Protection Act.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