Animal Disease Ordinance. Country/Territory Switzerland Territorial subdivision Zürich Document type Regulation Date 2000 (2010) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Livestock, Waste & hazardous substances Keyword Animal production Pests/diseases Apiculture/sericulture Swine Animal by-products Animal health Pollution control Waste disposal Waste management Geographical area Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe Entry into force notes The present Ordinance enters into force on 1 september 2000. Abstract The present Ordinance lays down provisions relating to animal diseases in the Canton of Zurich. The text deals with the following matters: implementing authorities, Cantonal Veterinary Office, apiculture, swine diseases, waste disposal of non-edible animal products, competent authorities, fees, compensation for loss of animals, etc. The Ordinance consists of 23 articles divided into 4 Parts as follows: Fight against animal diseases (I); Animal waste (II); Compensation and contributions (III); Final provisions (IV). Full text German Website www.zh.ch References - Legislation Implements Loi fédérale sur les denrées alimentaires et les objets usuels (Loi sur les denrées alimentaires, LDAI). Legislation | Switzerland | 1992 (2013) Keyword: Basic legislation, Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Agricultural commodities, Inspection, Fraud, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX