Cabinet Regulation No. 146 of 2004 on Veterinary Check Procedures, which must be Complied with upon Introduction into Latvia of Animals from Third Countries.

Subject

Livestock

Keyword

Animal health Inspection International trade Hygiene/sanitary procedures

Geographical area

Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Northern Europe

Entry into force notes

The Regulation comes into force on 1 May 2004.

Abstract

The Regulation prescribes the veterinary check procedures, which must be complied with upon the introduction into Latvia of animals from third countries. The Regulation does not apply to the control of domestic (pet) animals. More specifically, the Regulation provides requirements for organisation and implementation of a check, including during border control and inspection, and physical checks of the animal by a veterinarian.

Full text

English

Website

www.likumi.lv

References - Legislation

Implements

Veterinary Medicine Law (2001)

Legislation | Latvia | 2001 (2001)

Keyword: Meat, Milk/dairy products, Food quality control/food safety, Disinfection/disinfestation, Drugs, Animal health, Pests/diseases, Animal welfare, Basic legislation, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Internal trade, Authorization/permit, Governance, Procedural matters

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Council Directive 91/496/EEC laying down the principles governing the organization of veterinary checks on animals entering the Community from third countries and amending Directives 89/662/EEC, 90/425/EEC and 90/675/EEC.

Legislation | European Union | 1991

Keyword: International trade, Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Animal health, Inspection, Animal by-products, Marking/identification

Source: FAO, FAOLEX