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Commission Decision 2003/218/EC on protection and surveillance zones in relation to bluetongue, and on rules applicable to movements of animals in and from those zones and repealing Decision 2001/783/EC.

Country/Territory
European Union
Document type
Legislation
Date
2003
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Official Journal L 82, 29 March 2003, pp. 35-39.
Subject
Livestock
Keyword
Animal health Pests/diseases Disinfection/disinfestation Quarantine
Geographical area
European Union Countries
Entry into force notes
The Decision applies from 18 April 2003.
Abstract

The purpose of this Decision is to establish restricted zones with a view to preventing the spread of bluetongue. Such restricted zones shall encompass protection and surveillance zones as per article 8 of Directive 2000/75/EC. Further rules hereby established lay down restrictions on movements in and from those zones of animals of species susceptible to bluetongue. Precisely, article 2 prohibits the dispatch and transit of live animals of species susceptible to bluetongue and their sperm, ova and embryos from or through the territories referred to in Annex I. However, article 3 lays down some exemptions for trade. The exemptions shall be applicable as long as the conditions laid down in Annex II are fulfilled. In addition, articles 4 and 5 lay down further exemptions for domestic movements and slaughtering respectively.

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Website
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References - Legislation

Repeals

Commission Decision 2001/783/EC on protection and surveillance zones in relation to bluetongue, and on rules applicable to movements of animals in and from those zones.

Legislation | European Union | 2001

Keyword: Animal health, Disinfection/disinfestation, Pests/diseases, Quarantine

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Commission Decision 2003/828/EC on protection and surveillance zones in relation to bluetongue.

Legislation | European Union | 2003

Keyword: Animal health, Pests/diseases, Quarantine, Grazing

Source: FAO, FAOLEX