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Regulation No. 1140 on special safeguard measures for imports of certain feed and food from third countries due to aflatoxin risks.

Country/Territory
Norway
Document type
Regulation
Date
2014 (2019)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Food & nutrition
Keyword
International trade Inspection Consumer protection Food quality control/food safety Fruits/edible nuts Toxicity/poisoning
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Abstract

The Regulation applies to extended controls on imports of certain nuts and fruits for use as feed or food in Norway's point of entry or import place in the EEA. These regulations apply to import from Brazil, China, Egypt, Iran, Turkey, Ghana, India and Nigeria. They also apply to imports of products containing more than 20% of one or more of the products mentioned above. The Regulation does NOT include personal consignments of feed and food intended for private use. Import criteria shall adhere to EU Commission Regulation No. 884/2014 which the full English text is found at the end of the Regulation.

Full text
Norwegian
Website
www.lovdata.no

References - Legislation

Implements

Act No. 124 of 2003 relative to food production and food safety (Food Act).

Legislation | Norway | 2003 (2018)

Keyword: Fish products, Fish disease, Animal health, Framework law, Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Institution, Policy/planning, Inspection, Processing/handling, Early warning system, Traceability/product tracing, Disinfection/disinfestation, Packaging/labelling, Data collection/reporting, International trade, Consumer protection, Governance, Royalties/fees, Liability/compensation, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Animal production, Pests/diseases, Plant production, Plant protection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Regulation No. 717 on official controls – import control of non-animal products – Regulation (EU) 2019/1793

Legislation | Norway | 2020

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Residues, Toxicity/poisoning, Inspection, Internal trade, Cereals/grains/rice, Vegetables/legumes, Pesticides, Agricultural commodities, Animal feed/feedstuffs

Source: FAO, FAOLEX