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Abu Dhabi Authority for Agriculture and Food Safety Board of Directors Decision No.9 of 2020 issuing the Regulation of small animal production units on farms and Izbas in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.

Country/Territory
United Arab Emirates
Territorial subdivision
Abu Dhabi
Document type
Regulation
Date
2020
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Livestock, Food & nutrition, Cultivated plants
Keyword
Food quality control/food safety Food security Apiculture/sericulture Authorization/permit Biosecurity Slaughtering Registration Cattle Milk/dairy products Meat Fish products Hygiene/sanitary procedures Inspection Poultry products Crustaceans Animal production Animal health Animal welfare Marking/identification Pests/diseases Sustainable development Transport/storage Poultry Plant production
Geographical area
Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Persian Gulf
Entry into force notes
This Regulation enters into force 6 months after its publication in the Official Gazette.
Abstract

This Regulation consisting of 25 articles and 2 Annexes specifies the sanitary and technical requirements that must be adhered to in the construction and operation of small animal production units on farms and Izbas (typical livestock holdings) in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi that wish to be licensed to market their products of animal origin. The objective of the Regulation is to (i) ensure the fulfillment of food safety requirements in small animal production units; (ii) contribute to the implementation of animal welfare requirements; (iii) strengthen the biosecurity system; (iv) contribute to the development and sustainability of livestock and aquaculture; and (v) enhance its contribution to food security by providing safe and high quality local animal products, which contributes to improving the income of livestock owners in the Emirate. The General provisiones establish that (i) it is not permissible to establish, manage or market agricultural products, whether animal or vegetable, without obtaining approvals and licenses from the Authority and the competent authorities (federal or local); and (ii) the Authority determines the production ceilings that are applied to classify livestock production facilities as small production units, based on technical standards.

Full text
Arabic
Website
www.adafsa.gov.ae