Decree No. 25 of 2002 (IV. 12.) FVM of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development prohibiting the commercial release of bovine somatotrophin and other somatotrophins produced by biotechnology.

Subject

Livestock

Keyword

Animal health Biotechnology Drugs Internal trade International trade Hormones/steroids Registration Authorization/permit

Geographical area

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

Entry into force notes

First entry into force on 20 April 2002. The last consolidated version enetered into force on 1 August 2013.

Abstract

This Decree prohibits the release and commercial distribution and use of bovine somatotrophin and other somatotrophins produced bz biotechnological methods. Producers of somatrophins for export purposes and traders must keep a register on somatotrophin movements. They must bear an authorization for these activities.

Full text

Hungarian

Website

njt.hu

References - Legislation

Implements

Law No. XCI of 1995 on animal health.

Legislation | Hungary | 1995 (2001)

Keyword: Processing/handling, Transport/storage, Certification, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Animal health, Institution, Drugs, Cattle, Ranching/captive breeding, Animal by-products, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Pests/diseases, Authorization/permit, Internal trade, Ownership, Early warning system, Data collection/reporting, Registration, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX