Commission Decision 2003/390/EC establishing special conditions for placing on the market of aquaculture animals species considered not susceptible to certain diseases and the products thereof.

Subject

Fisheries

Keyword

Aquaculture Fish products Fish disease Internal trade Animal health

Geographical area

European Union Countries

Abstract

This Decision lays down: (a) animal health conditions for the placing on the market of aquaculture animals and eggs and gametes thereof, not susceptible to the diseases referred to in Annex A, column 1, list II to Directive 91/67/EEC, in zones and farms with approved programme or status; (b) a model of the movement document referred to in article 14 (1) and (3) of Directive 91/67/EEC; and (c) a list of aquaculture animals species to which the derogation envisaged by the first subparagraph of article 14 (4) of Directive 91/67/EEC is applicable. The Decision shall not cover aquaculture animals and eggs and gametes thereof which are marketed directly for human consumption.

Full text

English

Website

europa.eu

References - Legislation

Implements

Council Directive 91/67/EEC concerning the animal health conditions governing the placing on the market of aquaculture animals and products.

Legislation | European Union | 1991

Keyword: Aquaculture, Fish disease, Transport/storage, Internal trade, Animal health, Standards, Fish products, Processing/handling, Inspection, Food quality control/food safety

Source: FAO, FAOLEX