Breeding Animals of the Porcine Species (Zootechnical Standards) Regulations, 2010 (L.N. 262 of 2010). Country/Territory Malta Document type Regulation Date 2010 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Government Gazette of Malta No. 18.587, 4 May 2010. Subject Livestock Keyword Swine Internal trade Animal production Herd book Non-governmental entity Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe Abstract These Regulations implement the provisions laid down under European Union Council Directive 88/661/EEC on the zootechnical standards applicable to breeding animals of the porcine species. They govern trade with European Union Member States of pure-bred breeding swines and further regulate the establishment of herdbooks. Further provisions regard the keeping of the list of breeders’ associations and organizations. Full text English Website www.doi.gov.mt References - Legislation Implements Council Directive 88/661/EEC on the zootechnical standards applicable to breeding animals of the porcine species. Legislation | European Union | 1988 Keyword: Animal production, Animal health, Authorization/permit, Registration, Swine, International trade Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repeals Zootechnical Standards for Breeding Animals of the Porcine Species Regulations, 2003 (L.N. 287 of 2003). Legislation | Malta | 2003 Keyword: Swine, Animal production, Certification, Internal trade, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX