Commission Implementing Decision 2014/12/EU amending Decision 2010/221/EU as regards national measures for preventing the introduction of certain aquatic animal diseases into parts of Ireland, Finland, Sweden and the United Kingdom.

Subject

Fisheries

Keyword

Aquaculture Fish disease Animal health

Geographical area

European Union Countries

Abstract

The present Decision extends up to 31 December 2015 the period during which Ireland, Finland, Sweden and the United Kingdom may require that consignments of aquaculture animals, introduced into an area subject to an eradication programme, comply with the requirements prescribed with respect to the diseases covered by that eradication programme. Annex I to Decision 2010/221/EU is replaced by the text in the Annex to the present Decision. This Annex concerns Member States and areas regarded as being free of diseases, and approved to take national measures to prevent the introduction of those diseases in accordance with article 43(2) of Directive 2006/88/EC.

Full text

English

Website

europa.eu

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

Amends

Commission Decision 2010/221/EU approving national measures for limiting the impact of certain diseases in aquaculture animals and wild aquatic animals in accordance with Article 43 of Council Directive 2006/88/EC.

Legislation | European Union | 2010

Keyword: Aquaculture, Fish disease, Animal health, Food quality control/food safety, Fish products

Source: FAO, FAOLEX