Animal Health (Trade in Salamanders) Regulations 2019 (S.I. No. 245 of 2019). Country/Territory Ireland Document type Regulation Date 2019 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Livestock, Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Animal health Pests/diseases Reptiles Alien species International trade Geographical area Atlantic Ocean Islands, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe Abstract These Regulations set out animal health protection measures in relation to the fungus Batrachochytrium salamandrivorans for intra-EU trade in consignments of salamanders and the introduction of such consignments into the Union. They give effect to Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2018/320. The Regulations place restrictions on commercial movement of salamanders– (a) between Ireland and a member state, and (b) into the State from a third country. The Minister may grant registration of an establishment of destination, attach conditions to registration, revoke or vary a conditions of registration. 8. Where a salamander is affected with disease (Bsal) the operator of the establishment where it is located shall take all necessary measures to ensure treatment as specified. Full text English Website www.irishstatutebook.ie References - Legislation Implements Animal Health and Welfare Act 2013. Legislation | Ireland | 2013 (2022) Keyword: Fish disease, Animal health, Basic legislation, Animal welfare, Biosecurity, Ranching/captive breeding, Inspection, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Birds, Protection of species Source: FAO, FAOLEX