Regulation No. 35 on special protection in the import of rice products from China.

Subject

Food & nutrition

Keyword

International trade Cereals/grains/rice Consumer protection Genetically modified organism (GMO) Certification Inspection Food quality control/food safety Data collection/reporting Agricultural commodities

Geographical area

Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe

Entry into force notes

Entry into force on 12 January 2012.

Abstract

The purpose of this Regulation is to prevent sale of feed and foodstuffs originating in or exported from China containing unapproved genetically modified rice. Each shipment of rice products from China ​​must be accompanied by an analysis report and a health certificate signed and verified by the Entry Exit Inspection and Quarantine Bureau of the People's Republic of China (AQSIQ). A model analysis report and health certificate is included in the attached Annex III and IV. The report including information on inspection results should be sent to the European Commission during the month following each quarter: April, July, October and January.

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