Decree No. 383 of 2005 adopting precautionary measures to avoid the infection of bird flu disease. Country/Territory United Arab Emirates Document type Legislation Date 2005 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Livestock Keyword Animal production Birds Hygiene/sanitary procedures Pests/diseases International trade Institution Certification Animal health Geographical area Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Persian Gulf Entry into force notes This Decree enters into force on 20 September 2005. Abstract This Decree is composed of 5 articles. Article 1 prohibits temporarily the importation of all species of wild aquatic birds, their products and their offal. Article 2 prohibits temporarily the importation from Asian countries of all species of wild aquatic birds, their products and their offal including ornamental birds. Article 3 defines requirements and certificates necessary for live poultry and products imported from Asian countries. Article 4 entrusts the Animal Wealth Department, in cooperation with the concerned authorities, with the implementation of this Decree. Full text English Website www.uae.gov.ae References - Legislation Amended by Decree No. 511 of 2005 amending Decree No. 383 of 2005 on the preventive measures against bird flue disease. Legislation | United Arab Emirates | 2005 Keyword: Birds, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, International trade, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX