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Animal Health Act, 2002.

Country/Territory
United Kingdom
Territorial subdivision
England
Document type
Legislation
Date
2002
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to amend the Animal Health Act 1981.
Subject
Livestock
Keyword
Animal health Pests/diseases Slaughtering Policy/planning Inspection
Geographical area
Atlantic Ocean Islands, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Entry into force notes
The provisions of this Act come into force in accordance with provision made by the Secretary of State by Order made by Statutory Instrument.
Abstract

This Act provides in relation to slaughter of animals on order of Secretary of State if he/she thinks they should be slaughtered with a view to preventing the spread of foot-and-mouth disease. Powers of inspectors appointed under the Animal Health Act 1981 with respect to the control of diseases are specified. The Secretary of State must prepare guidance on the appropriate biosecurity measures to be taken in relation to foot-and-mouth disease and such other disease as the Secretary of State by order specifies. The appropriate authority must prepare a national contingency plan indicating the arrangements the authority intends to put in place for the purpose of dealing with any occurrence of foot-and-mouth disease or such other disease as the authority by order specifies

Full text
English
Website
www.opsi.gov.uk

References - Legislation

Amends

Animal Health Act 1981 (Chapter 22).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 1981 (2020)

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, International trade, Basic legislation, Animal health, Animal welfare, Pests/diseases, Slaughtering, Inspection, Disinfection/disinfestation, Institution, Biosecurity

Source: FAO, FAOLEX