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Avian Influenza (Precautionary Measures) and Miscellaneous Provisions (Amendment) Ordinance, 2006.

Country/Territory
Guernsey (UK)
Document type
Regulation
Date
2006 (2011)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Livestock, Food & nutrition, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Hygiene/sanitary procedures Poultry products Food quality control/food safety Animal health International trade Pests/diseases Poultry Inspection Offences/penalties Birds
Geographical area
Europe, North Atlantic, Northern Europe
Abstract

This Decree grants ample regulation-making powers to States Commerce and Employment Department for purposes of making make directions in relation to precautionary measures for the prevention of avian influenza. These directions may have regard to, among other things, birds, eggs, fertilizers, carcasses, bird products or products used for or by birds, etc. other precautionary measures include monitoring and surveillance programmes, inspection and testing and slaughter of birds.

Full text
English
Website
www.guernseylegalresources.gg

References - Legislation

Amends

Animal Health Ordinance, 1996.

Legislation | Guernsey (UK) | 1996 (2002)

Keyword: Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Milk/dairy products, Food quality control/food safety, Animal health, Pests/diseases, Data collection/reporting, Cattle, Marking/identification, Traceability/product tracing, International trade, Certification, Offences/penalties, Basic legislation, Wild fauna

Source: FAO, FAOLEX