Notice - Notification of WTO Members: Draft Commission Delegated Regulation amending Annex III to Regulation (EC) No 853/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning specific hygiene rules for emergency slaughter of domestic ungulates, for tuna frozen in brine and for highly refined products (Text with EEA relevance)
| WTO code |
G/SPS/N/EU/844 |
| Date notice |
25/03/2025 |
| Notice type |
Regular |
| Title |
Draft Commission Delegated Regulation amending Annex III to Regulation (EC) No 853/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning specific hygiene rules for emergency slaughter of domestic ungulates, for tuna frozen in brine and for highly refined products (Text with EEA relevance) |
| Summary |
The draft Regulation establishes conditions for freezing tuna in brine at -18 °C on board freezer vessels. The freezing capacity of the freezer vessel that caught and froze tuna at -18 °C in brine, should be identified during their approval. This will facilitate official controls, by making it easier to identify tuna caught and frozen by vessels that have the appropriate freezing capacity. Tuna derived from those vessels can reach different markets and not to be limited to canning industry.
Moreover, Annex III, Section I, Chapter VI to Regulation (EC) No 853/2004 allows emergency slaughter outside the slaughterhouse if complying with certain requirements. Point 5 of that Chapter VI requires a declaration by the food business operator to accompany the slaughtered animal. The content of this declaration is included in the food chain information in accordance with Section III to Annex II of Regulation (EC) No 853/2004. For clarity and avoidance of possible duplication, point 5 of Chapter VI should be replaced by a reference to the food chain information.
Finally, Annex III, Section XVI to Regulation (EC) No 853/2004 lays down specific requirements for highly refined products where the treatment of the raw materials eliminates any animal or public health risk. Products of animal origin authorised as food additives in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council are also such highly refined products and should therefore be added to this Section XVI. In addition, an alternative treatment to produce fat derivatives (Vitamin D3) is introduced since not posing an animal or public health risk.
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| Product |
Fishery products, highly refined products, food chain information for domestic ungulates that have undergone emergency slaughter outside the slaughterhouse |
| Country |
European Union |
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NEU844.pdf
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