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Ministerial Decree prohibiting importation of material presenting risks as regards bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE).

Country/Territory
Croatia
Document type
Regulation
Date
2000
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Narodne Novine No. 127, 20 December 2000.
Subject
Livestock
Keyword
Animal health Pests/diseases Animal feed/feedstuffs International trade
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe
Entry into force notes
This Ministerial Decree enters into force on 20 December 2000.
Abstract

This Decree seeks to prevent spreading of bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) by prohibiting importation of hazardous animal tissues such as: (1) brain; (2) spinal cord; (3) eyes; (4) sweetbread; (5) milt; (6) lymphatic and nervous tissue; (7) intestines of bovine animals; (8) intestines of ovine and (9) caprine animals which are aged over 6 months. The importation of feedstuffs of animal origin is also prohibited, such as: (1) meat meal; (2) bone meal; (3) blood meal; (4) and related products of feed containing such products. The importation of milk and dairy products, feedstuffs for cats and dogs (accompanied by a veterinary-health certificate), fish meal and fish feedstuffs is permitted in accordance with article I(b) of this Decree.

Full text
Croatian

References - Legislation

Implements

Veterinary Act.

Legislation | Croatia | 1997

Keyword: Meat, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, MRL-maximum residue limit, Food quality control/food safety, Basic legislation, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Animal health, Slaughtering, Animal welfare, Transport/storage, Inspection, Pests/diseases, Disinfection/disinfestation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Ministerial Decree prohibiting importation of material presenting risks as regards Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy.

Legislation | Croatia | 2001

Keyword: Animal health, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Pests/diseases, International trade

Source: FAO, FAOLEX