Commission Decision 2008/896/EC on guidelines for the purpose of the risk-based animal health surveillance schemes provided for in Council Directive 2006/88/EC.

Country/Territory: European Union
Document type: Legislation
Date: 2008
Source: FAO, FAOLEX
Original source: Official Journal of the European Union L 322, 3 December 2008, pp. 30-38.

Subject: Food & nutrition, Fisheries
Keyword: Aquaculture Fish disease Hygiene/sanitary procedures Inspection Animal health Food quality control/food safety Fish products
Geographical area: European Union Countries

Abstract: This Decision sets out the guidelines to be taken into account for the purpose of the risk-based animal health surveillance schemes, provided for in article 10(1) of Directive 2006/88/EC, which specifies animal health requirements for aquaculture animals and products thereof, and lays down rules on the prevention and control of certain diseases in aquatic animals.
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References - Legislation

Implements

Council Directive 2006/88/EC on animal health requirements for aquaculture animals and products thereof, and on the prevention and control of certain diseases in aquatic animals.

Legislation | European Union | 2006

Keyword: Aquaculture, Fish disease, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, International trade, Transport/storage, Inspection, Cartilaginous fishes, Animal health, Food quality control/food safety, Fish products, Processing/handling, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX