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Commission Decision 2003/514/EC concerning health protection measures against African swine fever in Sardinia, Italy.

Country/Territory
European Union
Document type
Legislation
Date
2003
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Official Journal of the European Union L 178, 17 July 2003, pp. 28-31.
Subject
Food & nutrition, Livestock
Keyword
Food quality control/food safety Swine Certification Institution Animal health Pests/diseases
Geographical area
European Union Countries
Abstract

Italy shall prohibit the movement of animals of the family Suidae from the territory of the region of Sardinia as well as the movement of fresh pigmeat and pigmeat products thereof. Articles 2 (2) and 4 (2) specify the conditions under which, by way of derogation from such prohibition, fresh pigmeat and pigmeat products may be sent to areas outside the region of Sardinia. The products shall be accompanied by a special health certificate. Article 7 requires Italy to establish a National Coordination and Monitoring Committee which shall in particular (i) collect data on the surveillance activities carried out by authorities of the region of Sardinia, (ii) have data-handling facilities, and (iii) have rapid communication links with the region of Sardinia.

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