Commission Decision 2006/437/EC approving a Diagnostic Manual for avian influenza as provided for in Council Directive 2005/94/EC. Country/Territory European Union Document type Regulation Date 2006 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Official Journal of the European Union L 237, 31 August 2006, pp. 1-27. Subject Livestock Keyword Animal health Pests/diseases Poultry Birds Geographical area European Union Countries Abstract Pursuant to Council Directive 2005/94/EC, there is hereby approved the Diagnostic Manual setting out uniform procedures for the diagnosis of avian influenza within the European Community. To this end, the Diagnostic Manual establishes: (a) guidelines and minimum requirements for diagnostic procedures, sampling methods and criteria for the evaluation of the results of laboratory tests for a proper diagnosis of avian influenza; (b) the laboratory tests to be used for the diagnosis of avian influenza and the laboratory techniques to be used for the genetic typing of avian inlfuenza virus isolates; (c) minimum biosafety requirements and quality standards to be observed by the diagnostic laboratories and for the transport of samples. Full text English Website europa.eu References - Legislation Implements Council Directive 2005/94/EC on Community measures for the control of avian influenza and repealing Directive 92/40/EEC. Legislation | European Union | 2005 Keyword: Animal health, Pests/diseases, Poultry, Birds, Disinfection/disinfestation, Vaccination, Early warning system, Policy/planning Source: FAO, FAOLEX