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Brucellosis (Wales) Order 2006 (W.S.I. No. 866 (W. 78) of 2006).

Country/Territory
United Kingdom
Territorial subdivision
Wales
Document type
Regulation
Date
2006
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Livestock, Food & nutrition
Keyword
Food quality control/food safety Milk/dairy products Inspection Animal health Pests/diseases
Geographical area
Atlantic Ocean Islands, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Abstract

This Order implements the provisions relating to milk of Council Directive 64/432/EEC on animal health problems affecting intra-Community trade in bovine animals and swine, as amended. The Order provides for the testing of milk by approved laboratories for purposes of detecting brucellosis in cattle. It also imposes a duty on those who buy milk in Wales for resale to ensure that milk is sent for testing to an approved laboratory.

Full text
English
Website
www.opsi.gov.uk

References - Legislation

Implements

Council Directive 77/391/EEC introducing Community measures for the eradication of brucellosis, tuberculosis and leucosis in cattle.

Legislation | European Union | 1977

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Animal health, Pests/diseases, Cattle

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Council Directive 64/432/EEC on animal health problems affecting intra-Community trade in bovine animals and swine.

Legislation | European Union | 1964

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Cattle, Swine, Animal health, Internal trade, Pests/diseases

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repeals

Brucellosis Order 1997 (S.I. No. 758 of 1997).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 1997

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Milk/dairy products, Animal health, Pests/diseases, Data collection/reporting

Source: FAO, FAOLEX