Regulation on measures for monitoring certain substances and residues for livestock. Country/Territory Türkiye Document type Regulation Date 2005 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Official Journal No. 25705, 19 January 2005. Subject Livestock Keyword Animal health Toxicity/poisoning Geographical area Asia, Black Sea, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, Mediterranean, Middle East, Western Asia Entry into force notes This Regulation enter into force after the publication in the Official Journal. Abstract The objective of this Regulation is to define the procedures and principles of monitoring certain substances and their residues in livestock to ensure food safety and protect consumers. The production stage of animal products is monitored for substances and residues listed in Annex-I to this regulation. The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs prepares an updated plan for monitoring activities. This plan includes; rules for prohibiting, permitting, distributing, and supplying of substances listed in Annex I; details regarding the infrastructure, legal status and capacities of the public agencies; list of all authorized laboratories; national tolerance levels for some products; lists of substances to be monitored, analysis methods, interpretation standards; sampling details; and measures to be taken when residues are found. The Regulation outlines the obligations of livestock enterprises, and records to be kept at the farm-levels. Monitoring of substances indicated in Annex I is made regularly at every stage, processing, storing, transportation, and marketing. The experts from the European Commission are authorized to inspect the monitoring system. Full text English References - Legislation Implements Law No. 5996 on veterinary services, plant health, food and feed. Legislation | Türkiye | 2010 Keyword: Framework law, Food quality control/food safety, Consumer protection, Codex Alimentarius, International trade, Inspection, Offences/penalties, Fraud, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Animal health, Animal production, Animal welfare, Drugs, Plant protection, Pests/diseases, Biosecurity Source: FAO, FAOLEX Decree Law amending the Law on the production, consumption and inspection of food. Legislation | Türkiye | 2004 Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, HACCP, Packaging/labelling, Processing/handling, Research, Transport/storage, Treated food, Authorization/permit, Codex Alimentarius, Data collection/reporting, Institution, Internal trade, Mineral water, Registration, Potable water Source: FAO, FAOLEX Decree-Law No. 441 establishing functions of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs. Legislation | Türkiye | 1991 Keyword: Institution, Agricultural development, Financial agricultural measures, Capacity building, Education, Equipment, Less favoured areas Source: FAO, FAOLEX Law No. 1734 on animal feed. Legislation | Türkiye | 1973 Keyword: Animal feed/feedstuffs, International trade, Hygiene/sanitary procedures Source: FAO, FAOLEX Law No. 3285 on livestock health. Legislation | Türkiye | 1986 Keyword: Animal health, Animal production, Pests/diseases, Certification, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, International trade, Transport/storage Source: FAO, FAOLEX