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Commission Regulation (EC) No. 260/2003 amending Regulation (EC) No. 999/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards the eradication of transmissible spongiform encephalopathies in ovine and caprine animals and rules for the trade in live ovine and caprine animals and bovine embryos.

Country/Territory
European Union
Document type
Regulation
Date
2003
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Official Journal L 37, 13 February 2003, pp. 7-11.
Subject
Livestock
Keyword
Animal health Pests/diseases Internal trade Inspection
Geographical area
European Union Countries
Entry into force notes
The Regulation came into force on 5 March 2003.
Abstract

This Regulation amends Regulation 999/2001/EC relating to the protection of human and animal health against certain transmissible spongiform encephalopathies. Annex VII to Regulation 999/2001/EC is replaced by the text laid down in the Annex to this Regulation dealing with the eradication of transmissible spongiform encephalopathy. When the presence of a TSE has been officially confirmed an inquiry shall be carried out to identify all animals at risk. Annex VII describes the content of such inquiry as regards bovines, ovines and caprines. Further, the text of Part I of Chapter A of Annex VIII to Regulation 999/2001/EC shall be replaced by the text contained in point 2 of the Annex hereby attached, which prescribes conditions for intra-Community trade in live animals.

Full text
English
Website
europa.eu

References - Legislation

Amends

Regulation (EC) No. 999/2001 laying down rules for the prevention, control and eradication of certain transmissible spongiform encephalopathies.

Legislation | European Union | 2001

Keyword: Inspection, Internal trade, International trade, Certification, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Slaughtering, Food quality control/food safety, Cattle, Sheep/goats, Swine, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Animal health, Pests/diseases

Source: FAO, FAOLEX