Decree No. 58.642 regulating the inspection of products of animal origin from an industrial and health perspective, as provided for in Law No. 15.027 of 2017, and the relevant offences, penalties and precautionary measures, as well as the administrative sanctioning procedure.

This Decree regulates the industrial and sanitary inspection of products of animal origin in the State of Rio Grande do Sul, implementing the provisions of Law No. 15,027 of 2017. Its main objective is to strengthen food safety, public health protection and consumer protection by establishing comprehensive rules for the inspection, production, processing, transport, storage and marketing of animal products. The decree defines the responsibilities of individuals and businesses operating in the animal-products supply chain and establishes mechanisms to ensure compliance with sanitary and industrial standards, thereby preventing the circulation of unsafe, adulterated, fraudulent or improperly inspected products. The decree also creates a detailed enforcement and administrative sanctions framework. It classifies infractions according to their severity, sets out penalties ranging from warnings and fines to suspension or cancellation of registration, and establishes precautionary measures such as product seizure, destruction, recalls, and the suspension of activities where risks to public health are identified. In addition, it regulates administrative procedures, appeal mechanisms and criteria for determining penalties, promoting transparency, legal certainty and effective regulatory oversight.