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Commission Decision 2004/594/EC concerning protection measures in relation to highly pathogenic avian influenza in the Republic of South Africa.

Country/Territory
European Union
Document type
Legislation
Date
2004
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Official Journal of the European Union L 265, 12 August 2004, pp. 9-11.
Subject
Food & nutrition, Livestock
Keyword
Food quality control/food safety Poultry products International trade Poultry Birds Pests/diseases Animal health
Geographical area
European Union Countries
Abstract

With a view to preventing the introduction of avian influenza via international trade in live poultry and poultry products, the European Commission hereby establishes particular protection measures. Member States are required to suspend the importation from the Republic of South Africa of the following: (a) live ratites and hatching eggs of these species; (b) birds other than poultry, including pet birds accompanying their owners; (c) fresh meat of ratites; and d) meat preparations and meat products consisting of or containing meat of ratites. Particular exemptions are laid down in article 3.

Full text
English
Website
europa.eu

References - Legislation

Repealed by

Commission Decision 2004/614/EC concerning protection measures in relation to highly pathogenic avian influenza in the Republic of South Africa.

Legislation | European Union | 2004

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Poultry products, International trade, Poultry, Birds, Pests/diseases, Animal health

Source: FAO, FAOLEX