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Commission Decision 2011/78/EU on certain measures to prevent the transmission of the African swine fever virus from Russia to the Union.

Country/Territory
European Union
Document type
Regulation
Date
2011
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Official Journal of the European Union L 30, 4 February 2011, pp. 40-43.
Subject
Livestock
Keyword
Animal health Pests/diseases Swine Hygiene/sanitary procedures Data collection/reporting Inspection
Geographical area
European Union Countries
Abstract

This Decision sets out measures aimed at preventing the entry and spread within the European Union of the African swine fever virus from Russia. Member States shall ensure that the operator or driver of a livestock vehicle on arrival from Russia at the point of entry into the territory of the European Union provides information to the competent authority of the Member State showing that the vehicle has been cleansed and disinfected after the last unloading of pigs. Annex I lays down the model declaration to be provided by the operator ordriver of the livestock vehicle.

Full text
English
Website
europa.eu

References - Legislation

Implemented by

European Communities (African Swine Fever) (Russia) Regulations 2011 (S.I. No. 134 of 2011).

Legislation | Ireland | 2011

Keyword: Animal health, Pests/diseases, International trade, Swine, Transport/storage, Inspection, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Commission Implementing Decision 2013/426/EU on measures to prevent the introduction into the Union of the African swine fever virus from certain third countries or parts of the territory of third countries in which the presence of that disease is confirmed and repealing Decision 2011/78/EU.

Legislation | European Union | 2013

Keyword: Animal health, Pests/diseases, Swine, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Certification

Source: FAO, FAOLEX