National legislation

The present Ordinance introduces some amendments to the Potable Water Ordinance, in its version of 2 August 2013. In particular, the Ordinance adds article 7b on Radiological requirements establishing that potable water shall not contain radiological elements; and article 14a on Obligations of inspection in view...

Article 3 of the Ordinance introduces some small amendments to the Fruit Juice Ordinance of 24 May 2004 (BGBl. I p. 1016). ...

The present Ordinance implements the European School Milk Scheme which is intended to encourage consumption among children of healthy dairy products containing important vitamins and minerals. The Scheme does not only have a nutritional character but also an educational character and contributes therefore greatly to the...

The present Ordinance implements the Foodstuff and Feedstuff Codex in its version of 3 June 2013. In particular, the Ordinance lays down provisions relating to the efficient and correct enforcement of the afore-mentioned Act. The text consists of 7 articles. ...

The present Ordinance implements the Milk Quality Ordinance (BGBl. I p. 878) of 9 July 1980. In particular, the Ordinance lays down provisions relating to the quality control of milk. The text consists of 5 articles as follows: Sampling of milk (1); Recognition and inspection of...

The present Ordinance enforces the EC Consumer Protection Implementation Act of 21 December 2006 (BGBl. I p. 3367). In particular, the Ordinance lays down provisions relating to official acts carried out by the Federal Consumer Protection and Food Safety Office. The text consists of 3 articles...

The present Ordinance enforces the Commercial Class Act in its version of 23. November 1972 (BGBl. I p. 2201). In particular, the Ordinance regulates the marketing of poultry meat. Non-packed or pre-packed poultry meat may be marketed only if marked in accordance with the relevant EU...

The present Ordinance implements the Meat Hygiene Act of 16 July 1997. Article 1 of the above-mentioned Ordinance establishes that for official acts pertaining to inspection of animals to be slaughtered and inspection of meat including residues fees shall be collection as listed in the enclosed...

Article 1 of the pesent Law establishes that consumers shall obtain free access to information available at competent authorities concerning , inter alia, food products as laid down in the Foodstuff and Feedstuff Codex. The text consists of 7 articles as follows: Sphere of application (1);...

The present Ordinance provides for the enforcement of the Foodstuff and Feedstuff Codex in its version of 22 August 2011 ((BGBl. I p. 1770). In particular, the Ordinance lays down provisions relating to the duty to notify and report substances harmful to human and animal health....

The present Ordinance implements the Market Structural Act in its version of 26 September 1990 (BGBl. I p. 2134). In particular, the Ordinance lays down provisions relating to the designation of authorities responsible for the efficient enforcement of the afore-mentioned Act. The text consists of 6...

The present Ordinance of Hessen implements, inter alia, the Regulation (EC) No. 1760/2000 of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a system for the identification and registration of bovine animals and regarding the labelling of beef and beef products of 11 August 2000. In...

The present Ordinance introduces some amendments, inter alia, to the Milk Quality Ordinance of 9 July 1980 (BGBl. I p. 878, 1081). In particular, the Ordinance replaces some words in articles 2 to 5. Moreover, the present Ordinance introduces some amendments to the Cheese Ordinance of...

The present Ordinance implements the Foodstuff and Feedstuff Codex in its version of 24 July 2009. In particular, the Ordinance lays down provisions relating to the correct and efficient implementation of the afore-mentioned legislation. The text consists of 2 articles. ...

The present Ordinance lays down provisions relating to the limitation of contaminants in foodstuff. Article 1 establishes that it is forbidden to bring into circulation foodstuff which exceed the maximum residues levels listed in the Annex. The text consist of 7 Articles and deals with the...

The present Ordinance implements the Ordinance implementing the EC wine area clearing programme of 18 September 2008 (BGBl. I p. 1849). In particular, the Ordinance lays down provisions relating to growing of vine and related matters. The text consists of 9 articles as follows: Principle (1);...

The present Ordinance implements the Commercial Class Act in its version of 23 November 1972; the Council Regulation (EC) No. 1234/2007 establishing a common organisation of agricultural markets and on specific provisions for certain agricultural products (Single CMO Regulation) of 22 October 2007; the Commission Regulation...

The present Ordinance lays down provisions relating to EU quality requirements for fruits and vegetables. The Ordinance consists of 5 articles as follows: Sphere of application (1); Exemptions (2); Surveillance by the Federal Institute of Agriculture and Food (3); Penalties (4); Administrative agency (5). ...

Article 1 of the above-mentioned Ordinance establishes that it is prohibited to import a composite foodstuff containing milk, milk products, soya or a soya product originating from the Peoples’ Republic of China destined for infants. The text consists of 5 articles. ...

The present Ordinance implements the Council Regulation (EC) No. 1/2005 of 22 December 2004 on the protection of animals during transport and related operations. The Ordinance provides for domestic transport of animals, rail transport, containers conditions, obligations of the sender, space requirements, limitation of transport and...