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

Subject

Livestock

Keyword

Animal health Animal feed/feedstuffs Pests/diseases International trade

Geographical area

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

Entry into force notes

This Decree enter into force on 20 June 2001.

Abstract

This Decree seeks to prevent spreading of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) by prohibiting importation of hazardous animal tissues such as brain, spinal cord, eyes, sweetbread, milt, lymphatic and nervous tissue, intestines of bovine animals, intestines of ovine and caprine animals, feedstuffs of animal origin such as meat meal, bone meal, blood meal and related products of feed containing such products. The importation of milk and dairy products, fish meal and fish feedstuffs is permitted in accordance with article I, section c, of this Decree.

Full text

Croatian

Website

www.nn.hr

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

Repeals

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

Legislation | Croatia | 2000

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX