Ecolex Logo
The gateway to
environmental law
Search results » Legislation

Act on animal diseases and infections (No. 351 of 1999).

Country/Territory
Denmark
Document type
Legislation
Date
1999
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Livestock
Keyword
Pests/diseases Animal feed/feedstuffs Animal health Certification Quarantine Animal reproduction Marking/identification Transport/storage Disinfection/disinfestation Hygiene/sanitary procedures Drugs Data collection/reporting
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Entry into force notes
Entry into force of the Act or part thereof shall be specified by the Minister for Food, Agriculture and Fisheries.
Abstract

Purpose of the Act is to ensures animal health by implementing measures for prevention, monitoring, control and fight against diseases, zoonoses and zoonotic infectious agents in animals, in animal foods and animal products. These activities include quarantine, marking, hygienization, vaccination and destruction of animals following thorough tests, registration and certification thereof.

Full text
Danish
Website
www.retsinformation.dk

References - Legislation

Amends

Food Act (No. 46 of 2017).

Legislation | Denmark | 1998 (2017)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Food quality control/food safety, Nutrition, Transport/storage, Packaging/labelling, Processing/handling, Codex Alimentarius, Inspection, International trade, Data collection/reporting

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Order No. 56 banning import of animal by-products from certain countries.

Legislation | Denmark | 2004

Keyword: International trade, Birds, Poultry, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Hunting/capture

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 573 on non-commercial transport of domestic pets.

Legislation | Denmark | 2004

Keyword: Pests/diseases, Animal health, Transport/storage, Certification, Offences/penalties, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Animal Keeping Act (No. 432 of 2004).

Legislation | Denmark | 2004

Keyword: Animal production, Basic legislation, Animal health, Animal reproduction, Animal welfare, Pests/diseases, International trade, Transport/storage, Inspection, Ranching/captive breeding, Drugs, Dangerous animal/harmful animal, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Slaughtering, Marking/identification

Source: FAO, FAOLEX