1930s Legislation In addition to the modern legislation on cereals, there exists on the statute book older legislation from the 1930s dealing with the cereals sector. The legislation required a licence in relation to a range of activities, including in particular, milling, manufacturing cereal, maize, meal mixtures and compound feedstuff. It is an offence to carry on the business concerned without a licence. A mill […]
Regulation The Pigs and Bacon Act provided for the regulation of the business of the pigs and bacon industry. Registers of minor curers and pork butchers were established. The premises and persons undertaking the business were to be registered. Conditions are imposed on registration. Fees are payable in respect of registration. Returns were required. Premises were subject to inspection, and records must be kept. Provision […]
Old & New Legislation The Agriculture Fresh Meat Act regulates the production of fresh meat, provides for the registration of slaughterhouses and the preparation and packaging of fresh meat, examination and certification of compliance and other related matters. The legislation is part of a group of pieces of legislation introduced in the early years of the State. The legislation has been modernised and, to some […]
1930s Slaughter Legislation The Slaughter of Animals Act provides for the treatment of animals in slaughterhouses and for slaughter licences. The legislation is enforced by the Health Authority, including its veterinary officers. The Slaughter of Cattle and Sheep Act provides for the slaughter of cattle and sheep for human consumption and matters relating to the regulation of export and use of animals slaughtered, including the […]
1920s Dairy Regulation There exist several pieces of legislation regulating aspects of agricultural industries, in particular from the perspective of ensuring food hygiene and safety. This reflected the importance of agriculture to the newly independent State. Much of the legislation is still in force but has been superseded or restricted by later European-based, more comprehensive food hygiene measures. The Dairy Produce Act provides for the […]
Dairy Regulation There exist several pieces of legislation regulating aspects of agricultural industries from the perspective of ensuring food hygiene and safety. This reflected the importance of agriculture to the newly independent State. Much of the legislation is still in force but has been superseded or restricted by later European based, more comprehensive food hygiene measures. The Dairy Produce Act provides for the regulation of […]