Salmonella regulations

 

Salmonella regulations are stipulated in the National Food Agency regulation LIVSFS 2005:22. The regulations do not apply to import from Norway or Finland, since these countries have the same salmonella status as Sweden.

 

Meat

Particular rules apply to the import of fresh meat of beef, pork and poultry, including minced meat. Importers of these types of meat are responsible for ensuring that the meat is tested for salmonella in the country of dispatch. Documentation showing that the meat has been tested in accordance with Commission Regulation (EC) No 1688/2005, and that no salmonella was detected must accompany the consignment.

 

Consignments of beef and pork intended for pasteurisation, sterilisation or treatment with similar effect does not need to be tested. A certificate in accordance with Commission Regulation (EC) No 1688/2005 shall accompany the consignment.

 

Eggs

Importers of hen eggs for consumption must, as part of the inhouse-control, ensure that the consignment is accompanied by a certificate of salmonella testing in accordance with Commission Regulation (EC) No 1688/2005 before further processing of the eggs. 

 

Eggs need not be tested if the consignment is delivered to an approved establishment and when it can be demonstrated that they are to be used in the manufacture of egg products.

 

From third country

You will find more information to the left, Importing animal products from outside EU.


 

Updated: 28/11/2011

More about salmonella regulations

Nytt fönster LIVSFS 2005:22 (Swedish version only)

Nytt fönster Commission Regulation (EC) No 1688/2005

National Food Agency, Box 622, SE-751 26 Uppsala, +46 18 175500  More information

 

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