Decree-Law No. 211-A/2001 establishing sanitary measures in order to combat bovine spongiform encephalopaty. Country/Territory Portugal Document type Legislation Date 2001 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Diário da República No. 176 (I-A), Supplement, 31 July 2001, pp. 4690-(2-11). Subject Livestock Keyword Pests/diseases Hygiene/sanitary procedures Cattle Drugs Animal health Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North-East Atlantic, Southern Europe Abstract This Decree-Law establishes sanitary measures to be applied in order to combat bovine spongiform encephalopaty. It consists of 8 articles and 4 annexes enforcing the EC Commission Decision No. 2001/376 of 18 April, regulating production, exploitation and trade of: a) cattle and bovine embryos; b) bone and meat wheat originating from mammals; c) animal feed and fertilizers; d) meat of bovine slaughtered in Portugal; e) cosmetic and medical products; etc. Full text Portuguese