Feedstuffs Act 1993.

An Act to regulate in details the production and marketing of animal feed. The Law contains at the outset a definition clause relating to the various terms therein employed, such as "feedstuffs", "additives", "harmful substances","marketing", "production", "country of the Union, "contracting state", etc. It is illegal to produce animal feed which can damage the health of both humans and animals. Moreover, it is unlawful to use non-authorized additives and other substances. The Federal Minister for Agriculture and Forestry establishes quality requirements of ingredients, admissible additives, maximum contents of certain harmful substances and prescribes other requirements relating to production. Part 2 sets out marking and packing instructions. All additives contained in feedstuffs must be shown on the wrapping. General regulations for importation are contained in Part 4. Samples have to be taken according certain procedures and examined and the quality must comply with national standards. The importation of feedstuffs is conditioned upon issuance of a Clearance Certificate. Part 5 regulates hygienic and other requirements for plant producing feedstuffs according to the related regulations contained in the Ordinance to be issued by the Minister for Agriculture and Forestry. A ministerial approval and authorization to proceed with production is required. The tasks of surveying authorities are set out in Part 6. The Federal Institutes for Agrarbiology of Vienna and Linz are responsible for the enforcement of the Law. They have to ensure the correct procedure of taking samples, and carry out sequestration if need arises. Finally, the Law outlines the penalties in case of violation and the final and transitional provisions. The Minister for Agriculture and Forestry is responsible for the enforcement of this Law. The Act consists of 37 articles divided into 8 Parts.