ΔΔ:Feasibility Licence for the Establishment and Operation of Ungulate Slaughterhouses and Poultry Slaughterhouses

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• At a Glance
• Basic information
• Application
• What you will need
• Requirements
• Fees
• Related
• Output
• Steps
• Digital steps
• Other information
• Feedback
• Legislation
• Categories
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At a glance

Points of service

Points of Single Contact (ΚΕΠ – EKE), Regional units, Regional Departments of Rural Economy and Veterinary Medicine - DAOK

Digital provision points

• EUGO portal (information only)

Remote Points of service

myKEPlive (information only)

Number of required documents

1 to 2

Fees

Variable

Deadline of completion

2 months

Description

The procedure concerns the approval of slaughterhouses, which contribute decisively to the improvement and modernisation of the hygienic conditions and technology of meat production, to the full utilisation of meat products and/or by-products, to the protection of public health and the environment and to the increase of livestock production, in general.

Basic information

Competent body

MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT AND FOOD

Authority/Public body’s Unit responsible for the institutional framework of the procedure

Service / organizational unit of a authority entity

Regional Departments of Rural Economy and Veterinary Medicine - DAOK

Provided to

Businesses, Legal Entities

Related links

Last update

16/10/2026

Application

Application Type

Application

Submission by:

Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

Submitted by:

Legal entities, Persons

Title

Application – Solemn Declaration, requesting approval of operation (includes the name of the natural person or the name of the legal person, the residence or the head office address, the trademark of the food business (if any) and the place of establishment of the unit).

What you will need

Means of authentication, identification and signature

Identification document, Identification with TAXISnet codes

Print

Requirements

Fees

Related

See also

Commencement of Operation and Attribution of Tax Registration Number to Service Providers, Legal Entities (without Establishment)

Means of redress or appeal:

Other Administrative Redress/Appeal

Rules concerning a lack of reply from the competent authority and the legal consequences for the use:

Tacit approval

In case of expiration of the above deadline, the approval is considered issued (tacit approval) according art.14 of Law 3844/2010 and the applicant may request a formal attestation from the competent authority (art.10 of Law 3230/2004).

NACE

Output & Results

Output

Administrative Act, Decision, Document Production, Registry update

Steps

Digital steps

Other information

Official title

Feasibility Licence for the Establishment and Operation of Ungulate Slaughterhouses and Poultry Slaughterhouses

Languages supported

Greek, English

Ways of provision

Establishment

Registries updated

Μητρώο Εγκεκριμένων Σφαγείων

Legislation

Categories

Τype of procedure

Approvals

Trigger

Applied for

Trigger (submission method)

Application (digital), Application (handwritten)

Life events

Farming businesses, Licences and compliance

Type

Outgoing

End of Process

Ιndefinite

N1

   ΔΔ
   
   7
   6
   0

0 18

   0
   
   

   85324
   
   No
   176400
   176400
   
   
   
   
   Identification document, Identification with TAXISnet codes
   870293
   
   542714
   10.11
   
   7135, 5587
   3621
   EU-GO
   Supporting document

The procedure concerns the approval of slaughterhouses, which contribute decisively to the improvement and modernisation of the hygienic conditions and technology of meat production, to the full utilisation of meat products and/or by-products, to the protection of public health and the environment and to the increase of livestock production, in general. 50.00 500.00 1 1 0

   2 months

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1 Company law Business formation (individual, corporate)

• For company establishment see the link below

Link https://www.gov.gr/en/ipiresies/epikheirematike-drasterioteta/enarxe-kai-luse-epikheireses/sustase-epikheireses

No No

2 Possession of passwords to enter software The applicant shall have a TAXISnet username and password.

Link https://www.gov.gr/en/arxes/anexartete-arkhe-demosion-esodon-aade/anexartete-arkhe-demosion-esodon-aade/elektronike-eggraphe-diakheirise-kodikon-taxisnet

No No

3 Technical Conditions relating to construction, layout/configuration and equipment must be met in accordance with the institutional framework.

No No

1 Administrative Fee of € 500 for a capacity> 2 tn / day (during application submission the receipt of payment shall also be submitted along with the required supporting documents) 500 €

e-Administrative Fee code 4914

Cost Calculation Quantitative

Method of Payment Bank cashier, Digital (debit / credit card), Digital (web banking), Tax Office cashier

Type of Cost e-Administrative Fee

Fee Link https://www1.gsis.gr/sgsisapps/eparavolo/public/create.htm?langId=2

No

2 Administrative Fee of € 250 for a capacity up to 2 tn / day (during application submission the receipt of payment shall also be submitted along with the required supporting documents) 250 €

e-Administrative Fee code 4915

Cost Calculation Quantitative

Method of Payment Bank cashier, Digital (debit / credit card), Digital (web banking), Tax Office cashier

Type of Cost e-Administrative Fee

Fee Link https://www1.gsis.gr/sgsisapps/eparavolo/public/create.htm?langId=2

Yes

1

3 Administrative Fee of € 50 for food businesses located at islands -highlands (during application submission the receipt of payment shall also be submitted along with the required supporting documents) 50 €

e-Administrative Fee code 4916

Cost Calculation Based on condition

Method of Payment Bank cashier, Digital (debit / credit card), Digital (web banking), Tax Office cashier

Type of Cost e-Administrative Fee

Fee Link https://www1.gsis.gr/sgsisapps/eparavolo/public/create.htm?langId=2

Yes

1

1 Brief technical description of the establishment Drawings / studies by an engineer / architect

Brief technical description of the establishment

Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

Submitted by: Legal entities, Persons

Notes: • General plan, plan of the facilities with detailed layout and description of the spaces as well as of the placement of the basic equipment in the space • Accurate description of the activity with special reference to capacity

Document submitted under requirements: No

No 5768

2 Necessary documents on a case-by-case basis from which the identity data of the interested party is derived Identification document

Necessary documents on a case-by-case basis from which the identity data of the interested party is derived

Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

Submitted by: Persons

Document submitted under requirements: Yes

Document’s requirement: Company law

No 2244

Ministerial Decision 64618 2018 2278 Β

Description Provision of required documents and procedure of this particular process along with generic type, documents and procedure for attendant manufacturing activities described in Law 3982/2011 (GG Α 143), modifying/ renewing of licences and lastly deadine for tranfer or technical rebuilding.

Legal references https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=20180202278

Law 122 4472 2017 74 Α

Description Provision of perquisites and procedure. Amending Article 3 of P.D. 79/2007 (Veterinary Authorities) -Amending Article 5 of P.D. 79/2007 (Registration of the establish-ments) -Amending Article 6 of P.D. 79/2007 (Approval of establishment)

Legal references https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=20170100074

Law 16 4587 2018 218 Α

Description Amending Article 2 of P.D. 79/2007 (definitions) Amending Article 3 of P.D. 79/2007 (Veterinary Authorities) Amending Article 12 of P.D. 79/2007 (Official Controls/Audits)

Legal references https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=20180100218

Law 64 παρ. 11 4235 2014 32 Α

Description Abolishment of Article 11 of P.D. 79/2007 (Suspension – Revocation of the approval) - Abolishment of Article 13 of P.D. 79/2007 (Procedures for imposing measures regarding non-compliance) - Abolishment Article 29 of P.D. 79/2007 (Sanctions)

Legal references https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=20140100032

Law 11 3955 2011 89 Α

Description Transfer of responsibilities of Article 3 of P.D. 79/2007 from ΕΦΕΤ to the Ministry of Agricultural Development and Food as well as to the Veterinary Service at local authorities (O.T.A.: Α’ & Β’ level)

Legal references https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=20110100089

Presidential Decree 79 2007 95 Α

Description Prerequisites and implementation of EU regulations regarding hygiene conditions for food of animal origin, regarding official controls/audits and regarding animal health/well-being rules) Amended as follows: • Law 4587/2018 (GG Α 218), Article 16 -Amending Article 2 of P.D. 79/2007 (definitions) - Amending Article 3 of P.D. 79/2007 (Veterinary Authorities) - Amending Article 12 of P.D. 79/2007 (Official Controls/Audits) • Law 4472/2017 (GG Α 74), Article 122 – Amending Article 3 of P.D. 79/2007 (Veterinary Authorities) -Amending Article 5 of P.D. 79/2007 (Registration of the establish-ments) -Amending Article 6 of P.D. 79/2007 (Approval of establishment) • Law 4235/2014 (GG Α 32), Article 64 par.11 – Abolishment of Article 11 of P.D. 79/2007 (Suspension – Revocation of the approval) - Abolishment of Article 13 of P.D. 79/2007 (Procedures for imposing measures regarding non-compliance) - Abolishment Article 29 of P.D. 79/2007 (Sanctions) • Law 3955/2011 (GG Α 89), Article 11 – Transfer of responsibilities of Article 3 of P.D. 79/2007 from ΕΦΕΤ to the Ministry of Agricultural Development and Food as well as to the Veterinary Service at local authorities (O.T.A.: Α’ & Β’ level)

Legal references https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=20070100095

Ministerial Decision 289667 2008 1158 Β

Description Fees of official controls/audits for living animals and food of animal origin from competent veterinarian authorities.

Legal references https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=20080201158

European Regulation 178 2002

Description Laying down the general principles and requirements of food law, establishing the European Food Safety Authority and laying down procedures in matters of food safety

Legal references https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EL/TXT/PDF/?uri=CELEX:02002R0178-20210526&qid=1623769727384&from=EL

European Regulation 852 2004

Description Hygiene of foodstuffs

Legal references https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EL/TXT/PDF/?uri=CELEX:02004R0852-20090420&qid=1623769915573&from=EL

European Regulation 853 2004

Description Laying down specific hygiene rules for on the hygiene of foodstuffs

Legal references https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EL/TXT/PDF/?uri=CELEX:02004R0853-20210101&qid=1623769986432&from=EL

European Regulation 625 2017

Description Official controls and other official activities performed to ensure the application of food and feed law, rules on animal health and welfare, plant health and plant protection products, amending Regulations (EC) No 999/2001, (EC) No 396/2005, (EC) No 1069/2009, (EC) No 1107/2009, (EU) No 1151/2012, (EU) No 652/2014, (EU) 2016/429 and (EU) 2016/2031 of the European Parliament and of the Council, Council Regulations (EC) No 1/2005 and (EC) No 1099/2009 and Council Directives 98/58/EC, 1999/74/EC, 2007/43/EC, 2008/119/EC and 2008/120/EC, and repealing Regulations (EC) No 854/2004 and (EC) No 882/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council, Council Directives 89/608/EEC, 89/662/EEC, 90/425/EEC, 91/496/EEC, 96/23/EC, 96/93/EC and 97/78/ EC and Council Decision 92/438/EEC (Official Controls Regulation)

Legal references https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EL/TXT/PDF/?uri=CELEX:02017R0625-20191214&from=EL

European Regulation 624 2019

Description Specific rules for the performance of official controls on the production of meat and for production and relaying areas of live bivalve molluscs in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2017/625 of the European Parliament and of the Council

Legal references https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EL/TXT/PDF/?uri=CELEX:32019R0624&qid=1623771087164&from=EL

European Regulation 627 2019

Description Laying down uniform practical arrangements for the performance of official controls on products of animal origin intended for human consumption in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2017/625 of the European Parliament and of the Council and amending Commission Regulation (EC) No 2074/2005 as regards official controls

Legal references https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EL/TXT/PDF/?uri=CELEX:02019R0627-20210101&qid=1623770395045&from=EL

European Regulation 2073 2005

Description Microbiological criteria for foodstuffs

Legal references https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EL/TXT/PDF/?uri=CELEX:02005R2073-20200308&qid=1623770526997&from=EL

European Regulation 1099 2009

Description Protection of animals at the time of killing

Legal references https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EL/TXT/PDF/?uri=CELEX:02009R1099-20191214&qid=1623771209603&from=EL

European Regulation 1069 2009

Description Laying down health rules as regards animal by-products and derived products not intended for human consumption and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1774/2002 (Animal by-products Regulation)

Legal references https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EL/TXT/PDF/?uri=CELEX:02009R1069-20191214&qid=1623771265799&from=EL

Law 62, 64 4235 2014 32 Α

Description Article 62 – Amending Article 3 of Law 111/1975 (terms and prerequi-sites to found slaughterhouses) - Article 64 - Abolishment of Article 2 of Law 111/1975 (approval to found slaughterhouses)

Legal references https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=20140100032

Law 111 1975 174 Α

Description Founding slaughterhouses and poultry slaughterhouses

Legal references https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=19750100174

1 Start of procedure

No No

0 0

2 Submission of application

Responsible for Implementation Competent body

Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

Description The interested party submits the application for approval, accompanied by proof of payment of the fee and the required supporting documents, to the Directorate of Agricultural Economy and Veterinary Services (DAOK) of the relevant Regional Unit or to a KEP-EKE. If submitted to a KEP-EKE, the supporting documents are forwarded through it to the relevant DAOK.

Notes If submitted to a KEP-EKE, the supporting documents are forwarded through it to the relevant DAOK.

Yes No

PT1H PT1H

1

3 Electronic submission of application and supporting documents

Responsible for Implementation Software

Μethod of Implementation Software action

Yes No

PT15M PT15M

1

4 Completeness check

Responsible for Implementation Competent Directorate

Μethod of Implementation Inspection

Description The competent DAOK checks the completeness of the information and supporting documents of the submitted application.

Notes It is noted that if the infrastructure and equipment requirements are met in accordance with Regulation (EU) 625/2017, Article 148 (but not all the requirements of national and EU legislation), conditional approval may be granted. In this case, during a new on-site visit within three months, it is established whether all the conditions for granting approval are met.

No No

P1D P1D

5 Incomplete information - Informing the interested party

Responsible for Implementation Competent Directorate

Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

Description If the information is incomplete, the interested party is informed by the DAOK and a 10-day deadline is set for the submission of the pending supporting documents. If the above deadline passes without action, the application of the interested party is rejected.

Notes It is noted that if the infrastructure and equipment requirements are met in accordance with Regulation (EU) 625/2017, Article 148 (but not all the requirements of national and EU legislation), conditional approval may be granted. In this case, during a new on-site visit within three months, it is established whether all the conditions for granting approval are met.

Yes No

P10D P1D

4

6 Drafting of positive recommendation

Responsible for Implementation Collective body

Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

Description If the check establishes compliance with the requirements of the regulatory framework, the DAOK team drafts a positive recommendation for the approval of the establishment, which is forwarded to the Head of the DAOK.

Notes It is noted that if the infrastructure and equipment requirements are met in accordance with Regulation (EU) 625/2017, Article 148 (but not all the requirements of national and EU legislation), conditional approval may be granted. In this case, during a new on-site visit within three months, it is established whether all the conditions for granting approval are met.

Yes No

P1D P1D

4

7 Complete information - Conduct of on-site inspection

Responsible for Implementation Collective body

Μethod of Implementation Inspection

Description If the supporting documents are complete or the deficiencies have been remedied, the DAOK (team of two veterinarians) conducts an on-site inspection to establish compliance with the requirements of national and EU legislation.

Notes Competent for processing: team of two DAOK veterinarians

No No

P1D P1D

8 Drafting of negative recommendation

Responsible for Implementation Collective body

Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

Description In cases where deviations from the regulatory framework are identified during the inspection, a negative recommendation is drafted and the interested party is informed of the reasons for rejection.

Notes Competent for processing for drafting the recommendation: team of two DAOK veterinarians. Competent for processing for informing the interested party: DAOK.

Yes No

P1D P1D

7

9 Forwarding of positive recommendation

Responsible for Implementation Responsible Head of Department

Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

Description The Head of the DAOK forwards the recommendation to the Directorate of Veterinary Public Health.

Notes The action is completed within 30 days (max) from submission of the application.

Yes No

P1M P1D

7

10 Granting of approval number

Responsible for Implementation Competent Directorate

Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

Description The Directorate of Hygiene and Safety of Food of Animal Origin, taking into account the positive recommendation of the team, the completed questionnaires (establishment hygiene inspection forms and HACCP inspection form), and the inspection results (if it is decided that a new inspection by the Directorate is necessary), and after evaluating the observations of the inspection, grants or does not grant the approval number of the establishment and, in the event of approval, forwards the decision for signature by the General Director.

Notes The action is completed within 30 days (max) from receipt of the positive recommendation.

No No

P1M P1D

11 Signing of decision

Responsible for Implementation Competent General Director

Μethod of Implementation Signature

Description In the event of approval, the Head of the General Directorate of Veterinary Services signs the decision.

No No

P1D P1D

12 Updating the list

Responsible for Implementation Competent Directorate

Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

Description In the event of approval, the list of approved establishments is updated by the Directorate of Veterinary Public Health.

No No

P1D P1D

13 Notification of decision to the interested party

Responsible for Implementation Competent Directorate

Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

Description The DAOK notifies the interested party of the approval or rejection decision.

No Yes

P1D P1D

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