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Decree No. 93 of 2008 (VII. 24.) FVM of the Ministry of Rural Development concerning the genetic resources conservation system of protected autochthonous animal species.

Country/Territory
Hungary
Document type
Regulation
Date
2008 (2013)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Livestock, Food & nutrition, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Packaging/labelling Animal reproduction Genetic resources Data collection/reporting Offences/penalties Biodiversity Management/conservation Policy/planning Monitoring Protection of species
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 18 July 2013.
Abstract

This Decree provides rules regarding mainly the conservation of genetic resources of protected autochthonous farm animal species. The conservation shall be implemented through breeding programs which shall be prepared taking into account the level of endangeredness of the given species. Article 3 lays down rules regarding the recognition of associations or unions as breeding organization. Article 4 concerns control of implementation of breeding programs. Article 5 contains specific rules on in-vitro conservation. Articles 6 foresees that the breeding organization, as breeder for maintenance, must collect, elaborate, record and transmit data regarding the origin, breeding information and performance tests of the protected autochthonous farm animal species, and provides sanctions as well. Article 7 contains rules on the use on food labels of the name of species falling under this Decree.

Full text
Hungarian
Website
njt.hu

References - Legislation

Implements

Law No. CXIV of 1993 on stockbreeding.

Legislation | Hungary | 1993 (2013)

Keyword: Aquaculture, Authorization/permit, Biotechnology, Basic legislation, Animal production, Animal reproduction, Ranching/captive breeding, Offences/penalties, Inspection, Special fund, Data collection/reporting, Access-to-information, Non-governmental entity

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amends

Decree No. 123 of 2005 (XII. 27.) FVM of the Ministry of and Rural Development regarding the accreditation system of breeding organizations and the approval of new breeds.

Legislation | Hungary | 2005 (2014)

Keyword: Animal production, Authorization/permit, Ranching/captive breeding, Certification, Inspection, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Registration

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repeals

Decree No. 37 of 1994 of the Ministry of Agriculture regarding the conservation of genetic resources of protected indigenous animal species and their subsidization.

Legislation | Hungary | 1994

Keyword: Management/conservation, Contract/agreement, Ranching/captive breeding, Subsidy/incentive, Genetic resources, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX