Ordinance on elimination of animal carcasses. Country/Territory Switzerland Territorial subdivision Glarus Document type Regulation Date 1992 (2002) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Livestock, Waste & hazardous substances Keyword Animal feed/feedstuffs Animal by-products Offences/penalties Waste disposal Waste management Geographical area Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe Entry into force notes The present Ordinance enters into force on 1 January 1994. Abstract The present Ordinance lays down provisions relating to the safe elimination of animal carcasses. They may be employed for the production of animal feed for carnivorous animals only if inspected and authorized by an official veterinary. They may be given only to processing plants in possession of adequate equipment and provided with an official sanitary authorization. Every lot of carcasses shall be accompanied by a veterinary authorization. The same prescriptions are applicable to carcasses destined for the production of canned animal feed, dry feedstuff, etc. The text consists of 18 articles. Full text German Website www.gl.ch References - Legislation Repealed by Ordinance relating to the Cantonal Animal Protection and Disease Law (Veterinary Ordinance). Legislation | Switzerland | 2013 (2014) Keyword: Pests/diseases, Animal health, Liability/compensation, Subsidy/incentive, Internal trade, Inspection, Offences/penalties, Enforcement/compliance Source: FAO, FAOLEX