Citizens who own animals at home can sell the surplus of animal-derived food products, such as milk, eggs, honey, or meat, directly from their yard. The right to sell is valid for individuals who register their animals and hold their Health Booklet, IPN reports.
The National Agency for Food Safety specifies that the measure applies to non-professional households. The aim is to support small breeders and facilitate consumer access to fresh local products, without intermediaries.
According to ANSA, only healthy animals can provide products for consumption. They must be registered in the State Register of Animals and periodically monitored by the veterinarian.
Owners are obliged to provide veterinary assistance and to record all treatments in the animal’s Health Booklet. The document confirms that the animals have not been treated with prohibited substances and do not have transmissible diseases.
ANSA recommends that products be sold in authorized agri-food markets or directly from the household. They must be obtained under hygienic conditions and transported at appropriate temperatures. The sale without sanitary-veterinary documents is penalized according to the legislation.
