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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.

Country/Territory
European Union
Document type
Regulation
Date
2013
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Official Journal of the European Union L 211, 7 August 2013, pp. 5-9.
Subject
Livestock
Keyword
Animal health Pests/diseases Swine Hygiene/sanitary procedures Certification
Geographical area
European Union Countries
Abstract

Following the confirmation of presence of African swine fever in Georgia in 2007 and the outbreak of the disease in certain regions of Russia, this Decision sets forth measures to prevent the introduction into the European Union of the virus. These measures include cleansing and disinfection of vehicles transporting swines and inspection at entry points, as well as certification requirements.

Full text
English
Website
europa.eu

References - Legislation

Repeals

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

Legislation | European Union | 2011

Keyword: Animal health, Pests/diseases, Swine, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Data collection/reporting, Inspection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Animal Health (African Swine Fever) (Non-EU Countries) Regulations 2014 (S.I. No. 115 of 2014).

Legislation | Ireland | 2014

Keyword: Animal health, Pests/diseases, Swine, International trade, Authorization/permit, Disinfection/disinfestation, Transport/storage, Inspection, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

European Union (African Swine Fever) (Non-EU Countries) Regulations 2013 (S.I. No. 325 of 2013).

Legislation | Ireland | 2013

Keyword: Animal health, Pests/diseases, Swine, International trade, Authorization/permit, Disinfection/disinfestation, Transport/storage, Inspection, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Commission Implementing Decision 2014/84/EU amending 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 | 2014

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2015/1752 amending 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 | 2015

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2017/1839 amending 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 | 2017

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX