European legislation regarding food hygiene
Regulation (EC) N° 852/2004 of the European parliament and of the council of 29 April 2004 on the hygiene of foodstuffs
For more information on the hygiene of foodstuffs, go to the specific webpage of DG SANTE
Regulation (EU) N° 579/2014 granting derogation from certain provisions of Annex II to Regulation (EC) N° 852/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards the transport of liquid oils and fats by sea
Regulation (EC) N° 853/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 April 2004 laying down specific hygiene rules for food of animal origin
Guidance documents and more information can be found on the following website of DG SANTE
Belgian legislation on the hygiene of foodstuffs
Royal Decree of 13 July 2014 on the hygiene of foodstuffs
This decree lays down the general hygiene provisions for all operators in the food sector, in particular as regards temperature, equipment, infrastructure and staff hygiene, in addition to Regulation (EC) N° 852/2004.
Royal Decree of 7 January 2014 on the direct supply by a primary producer to the final consumer or of the retail distribution of small quantities of certain foodstuffs of products of animal origin
This decree lays down the general hygiene provisions in addition to Regulation (EC) N° 852/2004.
Royal Decree of 30 November 2015 on the hygiene of foodstuffs of animal origin
This decree lays down prescriptions regarding hygiene in the area of foodstuffs of animal origin, in addition to Regulation (EC) N° 853/2004.