Ministerial Circular No. 11 implementing Legislative Decree No. 155 of 26 May 1997 in matter of foodstuffs hygiene.

This Circular aims at clarifying the content of Legislative Decree No. 155 of 1997 with a view to ensuring its effective application. The Circular consists of six different points. Point 2 specifies the sectors to which the mentioned Legislative Decree No. 155 shall apply, laying down particular clarifications relating to agricultural production, honey production and eggs production. Point 3 of the Circular concerns the checks to be carried out (in accordance with the self-control system arranged by Legislative Decree No. 155) by the operators of food industries responsible for the wholesomeness and safety of foodstuffs. They may use laboratory analysis, as provided for in Point 5. Point 4 regards the non compulsory manuals of hygienic practices.