Slovenia published specification for fresh beef, pig and poultry meat V4 Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Food, Dunajska cesta 22, 1000 Ljubljana proposed specification prescribes additional requirements for cattle, pig and polutry meat and meat products. A minimum quantity of bulk fodder is defined for cattles. The specification also prescribes the negative list of feedstuffs (the feedstuffs on the negative list shall not be used in the preparation of feed), the maximum distance and the duration of transport and animal health care. The specification sets out the requirements for additional indication "farm product" for pig meat and products which must be produced on the farm with a maximum of three employees, animals must be born and reared on the farm, meat and meat products must be smoked in a classical way with smoke, meat can be cured only by hand using a dry or wet process. It’s also not allowed to add artificial flavors, extracts, colorings, flavor enhancers, etc. The specification refers to meat and meat products produced and processed within one country. The requirements of the proposed specification therefore relate to the labelling with the logo indicating the country of production and the processing of the raw material. Products covered: Fresh beef, pig and poultry meat HS code: 020211, 020910, 0207 Proposed date of adoption: 1 August 2019 Proposed date of entry into force: 1 August 2019 Final date for comments: 60 days from notification | 
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