Commission Decision 2005/734/EC laying down biosecurity measures to reduce the risk of transmission of highly pathogenic avian influenza caused by Influenza virus A subtype H5N1 from birds living in the wild to poultry and other captive birds and providing for an early detection system in areas at particular risk.

Country/Territory: European Union
Document type: Legislation
Date: 2005
Source: FAO, FAOLEX
Original source: Official Journal of the European Union L 274, 20 October 2005, pp. 105-107.

Subject: Livestock, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword: Poultry Birds Animal health Pests/diseases Early warning system Biosecurity
Geographical area: European Union Countries
Entry into force notes: This Decision shall apply until 30 June 2018.

Abstract: The present Decision establishes the criteria and risk factors to be taken into account by Member States when adopting measures aimed at the reduction of the risk of transmission of highly pathogenic avian influenza caused by Influenza A virus subtype H5N1 from birds living in the wild to poultry and other captive birds. Furthermore, Member States shall introduce early detection systems in the areas of their territory that they have identified as being particularly at risk for the introduction of avian influenza, in compliance with the criteria laid down in Annex II.
Full text: English
Website: europa.eu

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Avian Influenza and Influenza of Avian Origin in Mammals (Wales) (No. 2) Order 2006 (W.S.I. No. No. 2927 (W.262) of 2006).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2006

Keyword: Poultry products, Traceability/product tracing, Food quality control/food safety, Animal health, Animal production, Pests/diseases, Poultry, Policy/planning, Quarantine, Inspection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

European Communities (Avian Influenza) (Precautionary Measures) Regulations, 2006 (S.I. No. 121 of 2006).

Legislation | Ireland | 2006

Keyword: Animal health, Animal production, Poultry, Quarantine, Birds

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

European Communities (Avian Influenza) (Precautionary Measures) Regulations, 2008 (S.I. No. 7 of 2008).

Legislation | Ireland | 2008

Keyword: Animal health, Animal production, Poultry, Quarantine, Offences/penalties, Birds

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Avian Influenza and Influenza of Avian Origin in Mammals (England) (No.2) Order 2006 (S.I. No. 2702 of 2006).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2006

Keyword: Poultry products, Traceability/product tracing, Food quality control/food safety, Animal health, Animal production, Pests/diseases, Poultry, Policy/planning, Quarantine, Inspection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Avian Influenza and Influenza of Avian Origin in Mammals (Scotland) Order 2006 (S.S.I. No. 336 of 2006).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2006

Keyword: Poultry products, Traceability/product tracing, Food quality control/food safety, Animal health, Animal production, Pests/diseases, Poultry, Policy/planning, Quarantine, Inspection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Avian Influenza (Preventive Measures) Regulations 2005 (S.I. No. 2989 of 2005).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2005

Keyword: Animal health, Animal production, Pests/diseases, Poultry, Policy/planning, Inspection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Avian Influenza (Preventive Measures) (England) Regulations 2006 (S.I. No. 2701 of 2006).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2006

Keyword: Animal health, Animal production, Pests/diseases, Poultry, Policy/planning, Inspection, Vaccination

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Avian Influenza (Preventive Measures) (Wales) Regulations 2006 (W.S.I. No. 2803 (W.242) of 2006).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2006

Keyword: Animal health, Animal production, Pests/diseases, Poultry, Policy/planning, Inspection, Vaccination

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Avian Influenza (Preventive Measures) (Wales) Regulations 2005 (W.S.I. No. 2985 (W.219) of 2005).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2005

Keyword: Animal health, Pests/diseases, Poultry, Policy/planning, Institution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Avian Influenza (Preventive Measures) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2007 (S.R. No. 70 of 2007).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2007

Keyword: Animal health, Animal production, Pests/diseases, Poultry, Data collection/reporting, Inspection, Vaccination, Birds

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 712 on duty monitoring for avian influenza in poultry and farmed feathered game.

Legislation | Denmark | 2015

Keyword: Poultry products, Game, Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Inspection, Internal trade, Poultry, Animal health

Source: FAO, FAOLEX