EU Animal Products Hygiene Regulation (EC) 853/2004

Inconsistent hygiene standards risked public health across EU markets.

Key Obligations

Establishment approval; health mark; veterinary certificate; cold chain requirements

Penalty Ranges

Recall, destruction, fines

Mandatory Deadline: Active

Affected HS Codes: 02,03,04,16

Issuing Authority: European Commission, DG SANTE