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Order IMA No. 1.865 creating and regulating the certification for bovine meat under the Certifica Minas Programme.

Country/Territory
Brazil
Territorial subdivision
Minas Gerais
Document type
Regulation
Date
2018
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Livestock
Keyword
Agricultural development Certification Animal health Animal production Cattle Standards
Geographical area
Amazonia, Americas, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, South America, South Atlantic
Entry into force notes
This Order enters into force on the day of its publication.
Abstract

This Order IMA creates and regulates the certification for bovine meat under the Certifica Minas Programme. The objectives of Certifica Minas are: Promote the improvement in the management processes of the production systems; Promote the competitiveness of cattle breeding in a sustainable way, being environmentally correct, economically viable and socially fair; Encourage members of the production chain to adopt quality systems that contribute to the safety and reliability of the products offered to the various markets; Recognize the precepts established by national and international entities, such as the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Supply (MAPA), National Health Surveillance Agency (ANVISA), National Institute of Metrology, Quality and Technology (INMETRO) and United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), collaborating in mutual understanding and promoting actions to support the sector; Establish a standard of procedures, certification norms and independent assessment throughout the State of Minas Gerais.

Full text
Portuguese
Website
www.almg.gov.br

References - Legislation

Implements

Law No. 22.926 establishing the Programme for the Certification of Agricultural, Livestock and Agroindustrial Products (Certifica Minas).

Legislation | Brazil | 2018

Keyword: Agricultural development, Sustainable development, Certification, Business/industry/corporations, Internal trade, International trade, Animal production, Animal health

Source: FAO, FAOLEX