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Milk Hygiene Ordinance.

Country/Territory
Austria
Document type
Regulation
Date
1993 (2006)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
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.

Full text
German
Website
www.ris.bka.gv.at

References - Legislation

Amended by

Ordinance amending the Milk Hygiene Ordinance.

Legislation | Austria | 1998

Keyword: Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Milk/dairy products, Inspection, Treated food, Food quality control/food safety

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ordinance amending the Milk Hygiene Ordinance.

Legislation | Austria | 2002

Keyword: Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Milk/dairy products, Treated food, Packaging/labelling, International trade, Food quality control/food safety

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Food Safety and Consumer Protection Act.

Legislation | Austria | 2006

Keyword: Consumer protection, 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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Food Safety and Consumer Protection Act.

Legislation | Austria | 2006 (2022)

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX