Decree No. 1020 of 1994 on the certification of poultry farming.

Subject

Livestock

Keyword

Animal health Pests/diseases Poultry Certification Inspection

Geographical area

Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe

Abstract

This Decree provides for the certification of poultry farming activities by county veterinarians in order to prevent the spreading of infectious diseases in poultry. Certification shall be applied for and applications shall be handled in accordance with rules contained in paragraph 1 of the Annex. An activity, in order to be eligible for certification, shall meet all requirements set out in paragraphs 2, 3 and 4 of the Annex. Requirements for installations and operation of a poultry farm are contained in para. 2A, and for hatcheries in para. 3B. Paragraph 3 contains general rules regarding animal health control, and paragraph 4 contains rules relative to control of diseases. Certificates may be withdrawn temporarily or definitively if these conditions are not met during operation. (7 sections and 1 Annex)

Full text

Norwegian

Website

www.lovdata.no

References - Legislation

Implements

Act No. 124 of 2003 relative to food production and food safety (Food Act).

Legislation | Norway | 2003 (2018)

Keyword: Fish products, Fish disease, Animal health, Framework law, Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Institution, Policy/planning, Inspection, Processing/handling, Early warning system, Traceability/product tracing, Disinfection/disinfestation, Packaging/labelling, Data collection/reporting, International trade, Consumer protection, Governance, Royalties/fees, Liability/compensation, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Animal production, Pests/diseases, Plant production, Plant protection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Council Directive 90/539/EEC on animal health conditions governing intra-Community trade in and imports from third countries of poultry and hatching eggs.

Legislation | European Union | 1990

Keyword: Poultry products, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Internal trade, International trade, Food quality control/food safety, Animal health, Poultry, Birds, Vaccination

Source: FAO, FAOLEX