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Food Hygiene RegulationIn force

Regulation (EC) No 852/2004 on the hygiene of foodstuffs

32004R0852Applies from 2006-01-01 SaveOfficial source

Summary

General hygiene requirements for all food business operators: HACCP, food safety management, traceability, facilities.

Scope

Applies to all stages of production, processing and distribution of food (Art. 1). Requires food business operators to implement HACCP-based procedures, comply with Annex I/II hygiene requirements.

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