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Animal Breeding Act (No. 794 of 1993).

Country/Territory
Finland
Document type
Legislation
Date
1993 (1999)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Livestock
Keyword
Basic legislation Animal reproduction Animal health Animal welfare Registration Internal trade International trade Biotechnology
Geographical area
Arctic, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Abstract

The aim of this Act is to secure high quality breeding of livestock for commercial purposes in Finland and at the same time to safeguard the health and well-being of animals. The Act consists of 20 sections divided into 7 Chapters.

Full text
Swedish
Website
www.finlex.fi

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Decree of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry on requirements for animal semen for purposes of combating animal diseases.

Legislation | Finland | 2012

Keyword: Animal reproduction, Animal health, Pests/diseases, International trade, Cattle, Authorization/permit, Registration, Inspection, Quarantine

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree (26.9.2013/695) on transport of meat in 2013, transport of milk in 2012 and support for certain services related to the keeping of livestock in 2013.

Legislation | Finland | 2013

Keyword: Milk/dairy products, Transport/storage, Internal trade, Meat, Subsidy/incentive, Animal health, Animal welfare

Source: FAO, FAOLEX