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Regulation No. 17 on foodstuff and zoonoses inspection.

Country/Territory
Greenland (Denmark)
Document type
Regulation
Date
1993
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Food & nutrition
Keyword
Inspection Hygiene/sanitary procedures Consumer protection Food quality control/food safety
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, Atlantic Ocean Islands, European Union Countries, North America, North Atlantic
Entry into force notes
15 November 1993.
Abstract

This Regulation sets rules on the supervision, licensing and inspection of foodstuff for human consumption, including and zoonoses, rabies and trichinosis. The document also includes provisions on the export of meat inspection and quality control of fish and fishery products. Inspection facilities must be authorized by the Greenlandic Government in order comply with hygienic requirements when importing, producing, trading, storing and transporting food. Mandatory vaccination against rabies, trichinosis and zoonoses shall be regulated by the Government in order to avoid risks of infection.

Full text
Danish
Website
www.lovgivning.gl

References - Legislation

Repealed by

Food Act (No. 24 of 2019).

Legislation | Greenland (Denmark) | 2019

Keyword: Basic legislation, Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Processing/handling, Transport/storage, Internal trade, Food additives, Risk assessment/management, Cleaning agents/detergents, Disinfection/disinfestation, Business/industry/corporations, Early warning system, Registration, Authorization/permit, Packaging/labelling, Royalties/fees, Inspection, Beverages, Offences/penalties, Special dietary uses, Toxicity/poisoning, Vending, Public health

Source: FAO, FAOLEX