Presidential Decree No. 309 implementing Directive 94/65/EC of 14 December 1994 laying down the requirements for the production and placing on the market of minced meat and meat preparations.

Subject

Food & nutrition

Keyword

Food quality control/food safety Hygiene/sanitary procedures Meat Inspection

Geographical area

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

Abstract

This Presidential Decree lays down rules for the production, placing on the market and importing of meat preparations and minced meat. Fresh meat obtained from bovine animals, pigs, sheep or goats and presented in the form of minced meat can be placed on the market. Further are defined inspections and veterinary controls. Owners of establishments shall, among other duties, control and take samples for analysis, observe sanitary norms and in case of risks for human health withdraw from the market the meat. Minced meat and meat preparations may be imported only if deep-frozen, accompanied by a certificate and coming from an approved laboratory. (15 articles ad 5 Annexes)

Full text

Italian

References - Legislation

Implements

Council Directive 94/65/EC laying down the requirements for the production and placing on the market of minced meat and meat preparations.

Legislation | European Union | 1994

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Meat, Internal trade

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Ministerial Circular No. 2 laying down clarifications to implement Presidential Decree No. 309 of 3 August 1998 which implements Directive 94/65/EC in matter of marketing requirements for minced meat and meat preparations.

Legislation | Italy | 1999

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Meat, Transport/storage, Internal trade, International trade, Inspection, Packaging/labelling

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree on the use of equine meat in the production of minced meat and meat preparations.

Legislation | Italy | 2002

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Meat, Packaging/labelling

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Legislative Decree No. 193 implementing Directive 2004/41/EC concerning food safety and implementing European Community regulations in this sector.

Legislation | Italy | 2007

Keyword: Basic legislation, Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Processing/handling, Slaughtering, Offences/penalties, Animal health

Source: FAO, FAOLEX