Council Directive 92/40/EEC introducing Community measures for the control of avian influenza. Country/Territory European Union Document type Legislation Date 1992 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source CELEX-EUR Official Journal L 167, 22 June 1992, pp. 1-16. Subject Livestock Keyword Pests/diseases Animal health Poultry Disinfection/disinfestation Geographical area European Union Countries Abstract This Directive defines the Community control measures to be applied in the event of an outbreak of avian influenza in poultry without prejudice to the Community provisions governing intra-Community trade. This Directive shall not apply where avian influenza is detected in other birds. However, in this case, the Member State concerned shall inform the Commission of any measure it takes. Member States shall ensure that there is compulsory and immediate notification of the suspected presence of avian influenza to the competent authority. Each Member State shall draw up a contingency plan, specifying the national measures to be implemented in the event of an outbreak of avian influenza. The Annexes regard: authorization to remove eggs from a holding subject to the conditions of article 4 (Annex I) procedure for cleaning and disinfecting an infected holding (Annex II), diagnostic procedures for the confirmation and differential diagnosis of avian influenza (Annex III), list of national avian influenza laboratories (Annex IV) community reference laboratory for avian influenza (Annex V), criteria for contingency plans (Annex VI). (23 articles and 6 Annexes) Full text English Website europa.eu References - Legislation Implemented by Regulation establishing the list of animal infectious diseases which are subject to preparedness plans. Legislation | Poland | 2008 Keyword: Aquaculture, Fish disease, Early warning system, Animal health, Pests/diseases Source: FAO, FAOLEX Regulation laying down the list of animal infectious diseases being a subject of emergency plans. Legislation | Poland | 2004 Keyword: Animal health, Pests/diseases, Early warning system Source: FAO, FAOLEX Decree on the prevention of the outbreak and spread of infectious animal diseases. Legislation | Czechia | 2003 Keyword: Animal health, Pests/diseases, Vaccination, Early warning system, Policy/planning Source: FAO, FAOLEX Presidential Decree No. 31 introducing measures for the control of avian influenza, in compliance with Council Directive 92/40/EEC. Legislation | Greece | 1995 Keyword: Animal health, Birds, Data collection/reporting, Pests/diseases, Disinfection/disinfestation, Early warning system, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Inspection, Poultry, Quarantine, Vaccination Source: FAO, FAOLEX Presidential Decree No. 656 implementing Directive No. 92/40/CEE on the establishment of common rules against avian flu. Legislation | Italy | 1996 Keyword: Animal health, Pests/diseases, Poultry, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Quarantine, Disinfection/disinfestation Source: FAO, FAOLEX Règlement grand-ducal établissant des mesures communautaires de lutte contre l'influenza aviaire. Legislation | Luxembourg | 1993 Keyword: Pests/diseases, Animal health, Poultry, Disinfection/disinfestation Source: FAO, FAOLEX Diseases of Poultry (Scotland) Order 2003 (S.S.I. No. 354 of 2003). Legislation | United Kingdom | 2003 Keyword: Animal health, Pests/diseases, Vaccination, Inspection, Poultry, Hygiene/sanitary procedures Source: FAO, FAOLEX Decree No. 51 introducing measures for the control of avian influenza. Legislation | San Marino | 1996 Keyword: Pests/diseases, Animal health, Poultry, Disinfection/disinfestation, Inspection, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX Diseases of Poultry (Wales) Order 2003 (S.I. No. 1079 (W.148)of 2003). Legislation | United Kingdom | 2003 Keyword: Animal health, Pests/diseases, Vaccination, Inspection, Poultry, Hygiene/sanitary procedures Source: FAO, FAOLEX Diseases of Poultry (England) Order 2003 (S.I. No. 1078 of 2003). Legislation | United Kingdom | 2003 Keyword: Animal health, Pests/diseases, Vaccination, Inspection, Poultry, Hygiene/sanitary procedures Source: FAO, FAOLEX Decree designating species pursuant to Article 15, first paragraph, section e, of the Animal Health and Welfare Act. Legislation | Netherlands | 1994 (2016) Keyword: Fish disease, Animal health, Animal production, Pests/diseases Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repealed by Council Directive 2005/94/EC on Community measures for the control of avian influenza and repealing Directive 92/40/EEC. Legislation | European Union | 2005 Keyword: Animal health, Pests/diseases, Poultry, Birds, Disinfection/disinfestation, Vaccination, Early warning system, Policy/planning Source: FAO, FAOLEX