Ministerial Decree No. 493 implementing Directives No. 92/1/EEC, on the control of the temperature of frozen food, and No. 92/2/EEC, on the modalities for the taking of samples and the analysis for the control of the temperature.

Subject

Food & nutrition

Keyword

Food quality control/food safety Hygiene/sanitary procedures Treated food Standards

Geographical area

Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe

Abstract

The Decree establishes sanitary requirements of transportation means, stalls for the sale of frozen food, etc. The temperature of frozen food must be constantly kept under control, according to the procedure of Annex 3. The modalities of sampling for the control of the temperature are contained in Annex 4. The installation of the equipment for the automatic gauge of the temperature on the transportation means must be carried out within 18 months of the entry into force of the present Decree.

Full text

Italian

References - Legislation

Implements

Commission Directive 92/2/EEC laying down the sampling procedure and the Community method of analysis for the official control of the temperatures of quick-frozen foods intended for human consumption.

Legislation | European Union | 1992

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Treated food, Standards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Commission Directive 92/1/EEC on the monitoring of temperatures in the means of transport, warehousing and storage of quick-frozen foodstuffs intended for human consumption.

Legislation | European Union | 1992

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Treated food, Standards, Transport/storage

Source: FAO, FAOLEX