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Avian Influenza (H5N1 in Poultry) (Scotland) Order 2007 (S.S.I. No. 62 of 2007).

Country/Territory
United Kingdom
Territorial subdivision
Scotland
Document type
Regulation
Date
2007
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Livestock, Food & nutrition, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Food quality control/food safety Hygiene/sanitary procedures Poultry products Game Inspection Offences/penalties Animal health Pests/diseases Quarantine Transport/storage Poultry Birds
Geographical area
Atlantic Ocean Islands, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Abstract

This Order carries into effect in Scotland Commission Decision 2006/415/EC concerning certain protection measures in relation to highly pathogenic avian influenza of subtype H5N1 in poultry in the Community and provides for measures to prevent spreading of the disease such as restrictions on movement of goods and poultry and wild birds, marking of wild game bird meat and meat products, establishment of zones, licences and relevant risk assessment. It also specifies the health mark, and the alternative health mark pursuant to Council Directive 2002/99/EC laying down the animal health rules governing the production, processing, distribution and introduction of products of animal origin for human consumption, to be applied to fresh and processed poultry meat and meat products derived from wild birds. The Order specifies zones A and B for the purposes of Commission Decision 2006/415/2006, requires the Scottish to declare temporary control zones or temporary movement restriction zones under the Avian Influenza Order if highly pathogenic avian influenza of subtype H5N1 is suspected in poultry and specifies additional measures restricting movements of possibly infected material.

Full text
English
Website
www.opsi.gov.uk

References - Legislation

Implements

Commission Decision 2006/415/EC concerning certain protection measures in relation to highly pathogenic avian influenza of the subtype H5N1 in poultry in the Community and repealing Decision 2006/135/EC.

Legislation | European Union | 2006

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Poultry products, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Animal health, Pests/diseases, Early warning system, Poultry, Birds, Disinfection/disinfestation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Council Directive 2002/99/EC laying down the animal health rules governing the production, processing, distribution and introduction of products of animal origin for human consumption.

Legislation | European Union | 2002

Keyword: Certification, Milk/dairy products, Food quality control/food safety, Inspection, Institution, Internal trade, International trade, Meat, Animal health

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Animal Health (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Scotland) Order 2013 (S.S.I No. 173 of 2013).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2013

Keyword: Animal health, Pests/diseases, Institution, Inspection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Miscellaneous Amendments and Revocations) (Scotland) Regulations 2018 (S.S.I. No. 391 of 2018).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2018

Keyword: Agricultural development, Subsidy/incentive, Agricultural commodities, Pollution control, Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Food quality control/food safety, Packaging/labelling, Milk/dairy products, Meat, Fish products, Land tenure, Animal health, Animal production, Plant production, Waste management, Waste disposal, Freshwater pollution, Flood, Effluent waste water/discharge, Sustainable development

Source: FAO, FAOLEX