Ministerial Decree No. 460 implementing Directive 95/53/EC fixing the principles governing the organisation of official inspections in the field of animal nutrition.

This Decree sets out the principles governing the organization of official inspections in the field of animal nutrition. Inspections are taken at regular intervals on imports from third countries and within the Community and shall cover all stages of production and manufacture, the intermediate stages before marketing, including importation, and the use of products. The competent authority shall select the stage or stages most appropriate for the intended purpose of the inspection. Inspections shall be carried out without warning and shall concern the nature of the product, its origin and their conformity to Community law. (14 articles)