The present Decree implements various Directives of the Council of the European Union. The scope of the present Decree is to control the quality and hygiene of meat and meat products from countries other than member countries of the European Union and to prevent the spreading of animal diseases in Finland. Sections 1 to 8, which form part of the general provisions, define certain terms used in the Decree and list various kinds of imports, which are not included in the Decree. Section 9 formulate