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Decision N. 683, dated 2 September 2020 on the creation, organization and functioning of the national authority for veterinary and plant protection.

Country/Territory
Albania
Document type
Regulation
Date
2020
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Livestock, Cultivated plants
Keyword
Animal health Animal welfare Inspection Institution Pests/diseases Public health Plant protection
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, Mediterranean, Southern Europe
Entry into force notes
This text entered into force after its publication in the Official Gazette.
Abstract

This Decision, based on the provisions of the Law No.10465 dated 29.9.2011 on the veterinary service in the Republic of Albania, sets the creation, organization and operation of the national authority for veterinary and plant protection, as a public budget legal entity, depending on the minister responsible for veterinary medicine, with headquarters in Tirana. It shall be financed from the state budget and other legal sources. The mission is to guarantee the protection of health and well-being of animals, the protection of public health in the Republic of Albania from zoonotic diseases transmitted by animals and the protection of plants, through the direction of the activity of official control and other veterinary activities within the scope of responsibility, and the provision of plant protection service from pests and diseases. This particular state authority shall be responsible: a) to direct the veterinary service, within the scope of responsibility; b) to organize the work for the performance of official controls and other veterinary activities; c) to organize the work for the provision of pest control and plant protection services.

Full text
Albanian
Website
qbz.gov.al

References - Legislation

Implements

Law No.10465 dated 29.9.2011 on the veterinary service in the Republic of Albania.

Legislation | Albania | 2011 (2022)

Keyword: Aquatic animals, Fish disease, Molluscs, Animal health, Biosafety, Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Inspection, Meat, MRL-maximum residue limit, Slaughtering, Transport/storage, Animal welfare, Pests/diseases, Drugs, Policy/planning, Basic legislation, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Livestock water use, Organic waste, Waste management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repeals

Regulation No. 146 date 13.3.2018 on the establishment, organization, and functioning of the regional agencies of veterinary service and plant protection.

Legislation | Albania | 2018

Keyword: Institution, Integrated management, Local government, Monitoring, Inspection, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Animal health, Animal welfare, Pests/diseases, Disinfection/disinfestation, Enforcement/compliance, Plant protection, Policy/planning, Agricultural commodities, Authorization/permit, Certification, Crops/grasses, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Integrated pest management-IPM/pest management strategies

Source: FAO, FAOLEX