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Animal Health Act, 2011 (No. 1 of 2011).

Country/Territory
Namibia
Document type
Legislation
Date
2011
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Government Gazette of the Republic of Namibia, No. 4694 of 20 April 2011.
Long title
An Act to provide for the prevention, detection and control of animal disease; to provide for the maintenance and improvement of animal health; and to provide for incidental matters.
Subject
Livestock, Food & nutrition, Fisheries
Keyword
Fish disease Animal health Food quality control/food safety Meat Milk/dairy products Poultry products Fish products International trade Authorization/permit Basic legislation Drugs Institution Registration Quarantine Transport/storage Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Africa, South Atlantic, Southern Africa
Entry into force notes
This Act comes into operation on a date determined by the Minister by Notice in the Gazette.
Abstract

This Act, for purposes of diseases prevention and control, places restrictions on importation and exportation of animals, animal products and restricted material. It also provides for animal movement control and traceability. "Animal" includes any mammal, bird, fish, shellfish or reptile. “Animal product” includes the carcass or part of the carcass of an animal, meat, eggs, dairy products, the sperm, ova or embryo of an animal and honey.

Full text
English
Website
www.parliament.gov.na

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Animal Identification Regulations (GN No. 29 of 2009).

Legislation | Namibia | 2009

Keyword: Animal health, Traceability/product tracing, Marking/identification, Registration, Cattle, Sheep/goats, Swine, Transport/storage, Authorization/permit, International trade, Data collection/reporting, Inspection, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Animal Identification Regulations (GN No. 307 of 2017).

Legislation | Namibia | 2017

Keyword: Animal health, Drugs, Pests/diseases, Marking/identification, Traceability/product tracing, Registration, Quarantine, Transport/storage, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Animal Health Regulations.

Legislation | Namibia | 2013 (2016)

Keyword: Animal health, Drugs, Pests/diseases, Marking/identification, Registration, Quarantine, Disinfection/disinfestation, Vaccination, Transport/storage, Inspection, International trade, Certification, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Animal Health General Regulations 1958.

Legislation | Namibia | 1958

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Milk/dairy products, Animal health, Drugs, Pests/diseases, Marking/identification, Registration, Quarantine, Disinfection/disinfestation, Vaccination, Transport/storage, Inspection, International trade, Certification, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

General Regulations 1963

Legislation | Namibia | 1963 (1986)

Keyword: Animal health, Drugs, Pests/diseases, Marking/identification, Registration, Quarantine, Disinfection/disinfestation, Vaccination, Transport/storage, Inspection, International trade, Certification, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Poultry

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulations relating to Foot and Mouth Disease Areas and Restrictions in Connection with Foot and Mouth Disease.

Legislation | Namibia | 1964

Keyword: Animal health, Pests/diseases, Quarantine, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulations relating to Border Control Areas and Restrictions in Connection with Foot and Mouth Disease.

Legislation | Namibia | 1960

Keyword: Animal health, Pests/diseases, Quarantine, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulations for the Control of African Virus Disease of Pigs (African Swine Fever)

Legislation | Namibia | 1960

Keyword: Meat, Animal health, Pests/diseases, Quarantine

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

General Regulations.

Legislation | Namibia | 1974 (1981)

Keyword: Animal health, Drugs, Pests/diseases, Cattle, Quarantine, Vaccination, Transport/storage, Inspection, International trade, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulations relating to Government Veterinary Officers and Stock Inspectors: Services to the Public (GN 113 of 1966).

Legislation | Namibia | 1966

Keyword: Animal health, Drugs, Pests/diseases

Source: FAO, FAOLEX