Decree No. 127 of 2008 (IX. 29.) FVM of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development on animal health requirements for aquaculture animals and products, and on the prevention and control of certain diseases in aquatic animals.

Subject

Food & nutrition, Fisheries

Keyword

Aquaculture Aquatic animals Classification/declassification Early warning system Fish disease Fish products Hygiene/sanitary procedures Internal trade International trade Offences/penalties Transport/storage Vaccination Authorization/permit Processing/handling Cartilaginous fishes Animal health Food quality control/food safety Molluscs Data collection/reporting

Geographical area

Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries

Entry into force notes

The consolidated version of the Decree entered into force on 1 August 2013.

Abstract

This Decree contains animal health rules of marketing, import and transit of aquaculture animals and products thereof. In connection with animal diseases, it contains minimum preventive measures aimed to increase the consciousness and preparation of food-chain control bodies, of aquaculture enterprises managers and other persons having any interest in this sector and protective measures to be applied in case of suspect or break-out of certain diseases in aquatic animals. Chapter I contains general provisions. Chapter II provides rules concerning aquaculture enterprises and approved processing plants. Chapter III sets forth animal health requirements for the marketing of aquaculture animals and products thereof. Chapter IV deals with the importation from third countries of aquaculture animals and products thereof. Chapter V provides rules on notification of diseases in aquatic animals and minimum measures for the protection against epidemics. Chapter VI contains rules regarding protective programs and vaccination. Chapter VII lays down provisions regarding the classification as “disease-free”. Chapter VIII provides for national reference laboratories. Chapter IX contains rules concerning electronic information and sanctions. Chapter X lays down provisions for molluscs farming areas. Chapter XI contains transitory and final provisions.

Full text

Hungarian

Website

njt.hu

References - Legislation

Implements

Commission Regulation (EC) No. 1251/2008 implementing Council Directive 2006/88/EC as regards conditions and certification requirements for the placing on the market and the import into the Community of aquaculture animals and products thereof and laying down a list of vector species.

Legislation | European Union | 2008

Keyword: Aquaculture, Fish disease, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, International trade, Transport/storage, Animal health, Fish products

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act No. XLVI of 2008 on food chain and its control.

Legislation | Hungary | 2008 (2023)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Access-to-information, Codex Alimentarius, Consumer protection, Food quality control/food safety, Offences/penalties, Packaging/labelling, Traceability/product tracing, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, HACCP, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Animal health, Animal welfare, Pests/diseases, Fertilizers/nutrients, Pesticides, Plant protection, Plant production

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Commission Decision 2004/453/EC implementing Council Directive 91/67/EEC as regards measures against certain diseases in aquaculture animals.

Legislation | European Union | 2004

Keyword: Aquaculture, Fish disease, Aquatic animals, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Transport/storage, Internal trade, Animal health, Fish products, Food quality control/food safety

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Commission Decision 2008/946/EC implementing Council Directive 2006/88/EC as regards requirements for quarantine of aquaculture animals.

Legislation | European Union | 2008

Keyword: Aquaculture, Fish disease, Aquatic animals, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, International trade, Transport/storage, Animal health

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Commission Decision 2009/177/EC implementing Council Directive 2006/88/EC as regards surveillance and eradication programmes and disease-free status of Member States, zones and compartments.

Legislation | European Union | 2008

Keyword: Aquaculture, Fish disease, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, International trade, Transport/storage, Inspection, Animal health, Food quality control/food safety, Fish products, Processing/handling, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX