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Stock (Chemical Residues) Act 1975.

Country/Territory
Australia
Territorial subdivision
New South Wales
Document type
Legislation
Date
1975 (2010)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to prevent the slaughter for human consumption of stock which contain certain concentrations of residues of chemicals or which are otherwise chemically affected; to prevent stock from becoming chemically affected; and for purposes connected therewith.
Subject
Livestock, Food & nutrition
Keyword
Meat Residues Inspection Food quality control/food safety Animal production
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Indian Ocean, Oceania, South Pacific
Abstract

This Act, consisting of 17 sections and completed by one Schedule, aims at preventing the slaughter for human consumption of stock which contain certain concentrations of residues of chemicals or which are otherwise chemically affected; and at preventing stock from becoming chemically affected. Under section 4, The Minister may, by order published in the Gazette, declare that stock that contain, in body tissues or secretions of a specified kind, more than a specified concentration of a specified residue are chemically affected. Section 5 is dedicated to inspections and powers of inspectors. Section 9 deals with the movement of stocks and related requirements and permits. Under section 12, if the Minister is of the opinion that the grazing of stock on particular land is likely to cause the stock to become chemically affected, the Minister may, by notification published in the Gazette, restrict or absolutely prohibit the grazing on that land of all or any class of stock. Other provisions concern enforcement and offences under the Act.

Full text
English
Website
www.austlii.edu.au

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Stock (Chemical Residues) Regulation 2005.

Legislation | Australia | 2005 (2007)

Keyword: Residues, Data collection/reporting, Inspection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Stock (Chemical Residues) Regulation 1995.

Legislation | Australia | 1995 (2003)

Keyword: Residues, Data collection/reporting, Inspection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Stock (Chemical Residues) Regulation 2010.

Legislation | Australia | 2010 (2013)

Keyword: Residues, Data collection/reporting, Inspection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Biosecurity Act 2015.

Legislation | Australia | 2015 (2022)

Keyword: Biosecurity, Internal trade, International trade, Certification, Fish disease, Aquaculture, Mariculture, Biodiversity, Animal health, Basic legislation, Pests/diseases, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Plant production, Fertilizers/nutrients, Plant protection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX