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Egg and Egg Products Ordinance.

Country
Type of law
Regulation
Date of original text
Date of latest amendment
Source


Abstract
An Ordinance to regulate in particular the hygienic requirements of egg production. The Ordinance contains at the outset a definition clause relating to various terms therein employed. Article 3 deals with trade in, production and treatment of, egg products. Then the Ordinance deals with issues such as, use of additives, packing and labelling of egg products, egg products unsuitable for human consumption, authorization of production plants, importation of egg products, authorization of plants for the importation of egg products. Finally, the Ordinance sets out penalties in case of violation. The Ordinance consists of 12 articles divided into 4 Parts. Five Annexes are enclosed.
Long title of text
Ordinance on hygienic requirements for eggs, egg products and foodstuff containing raw eggs.
Notes
The present Ordinance is consolidated as of 8 August 2007.
Repealed
No
Source language

English

Legislation Amendment
No
Original title
Verordnung über die hygienischen Anforderungen an Eier, Eiprodukte und roheihaltige Lebensmittel (Eier- und Eiprodukte-Verordnung).