Retained EU Law
2004
United Kingdom
Regulation (EC) No 854/2004 - Official controls on products of animal origin
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Scope
Definitions
Approval of establishments
General principles for official controls in respect of all products of animal origin falling within the scope of this Regulation
Fresh meat
Live bivalve molluscs
Fishery products
Raw milk and dairy products
Action in the case of non-compliance
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Lists of third countries and parts of third countries from which imports of specified products of animal origin are permitted
List of establishments from which imports of specified products of animal origin are permitted
Live bivalve molluscs, echinoderms, tunicates and marine gastropods
Documents
Special provisions for fishery products
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Amendment and adaptation of the Annexes
Specific decisions
Committee procedure
Consultation of the European Food Safety Authority
Report to the European Parliament and to the Council
Entry into force
Enforcement and responsible bodies
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FSA
PrimaryFood Standards Agency
Food safety and hygiene regulation across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Enforces food law, provides guidance to food businesses, investigates incidents. Approves …
Food safety and standards in Scotland. Independent public body with similar remit to FSA but for Scotland specifically. Administers Food Hygiene Information …
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