The first is a regulation establishing uniform rules for the inspection of raw materials of animal origin intended for food production. Specifically, this document describes in detail the procedure for inspecting animals prior to slaughter and their carcasses intended for processing. It also sets forth requirements for the use of identification marks, the frequency of inspections, and the conditions for emergency slaughter of animals. The regulation outlines the responsibilities of the competent authority and the minimum training requirements for personnel involved in conducting inspections.
The second is a regulation governing official controls in the meat processing sector. It establishes the conditions and criteria for competent authorities to verify compliance with food safety rules at all stages of production and logistics.
The third regulation concerns official controls carried out on certain categories of animals and animal products at border checkpoints, as well as during transit through the territory of the Republic of Moldova. It provides for the creation of an electronic information management system for controls in the agri-food sector, linked to the State Control Registry. The system will enable the automatic collection of primary information on inspections.
