Animal Diseases Regulation (Settlement on beehive products importation), 1982. Country/Territory Israel Document type Regulation Date 1982 (1995) Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Dinim, Vol. 15, p. 8981. Subject Livestock Keyword Apiculture/sericulture International trade Authorization/permit Inspection Animal health Animal production Geographical area Asia, Europe and Central Asia, Mediterranean, Middle East, Western Asia Entry into force notes Thirty days from publication date. Abstract This Regulation, composed of 7 sections, gives definitions and makes provisions for the importation of beehive products to Israel. Section 1 gives definitions. Beehive products are defined as: Pollen, Royal Jelly and Propolis. Section 2 prohibits the importation of beehive products unless via an importation port and by authorization from the Director of the Veterinarian Services. A license must be requested at least ten days before departure date from origin port and taxes must be paid. Authorization may be denied by the director. Sections 3-5 deal with health controls to be operated upon shipment arrival. The director may authorize and release a shipment even if shipment is not approved by the inspecting veterinarian doctor. Section 6 gives powers to the director to order the destruction of a shipment or its return to origin country if shipment has been found carrying, or is suspected of, a disease. Section 7 defines entry into force period. Full text Hebrew References - Legislation Implements Animal Diseases Ordinance, 1945. Legislation | Israel | 1945 (1985) Keyword: Basic legislation, Animal health, Pests/diseases, Disinfection/disinfestation, Slaughtering, Vaccination Source: FAO, FAOLEX