Decree of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development No. 81 of 2002 (IX. 4.) FVM on veterinary tasks for zoonosis control.

Subject

Livestock, Food & nutrition

Keyword

Food quality control/food safety Inspection Animal health Governance Data collection/reporting Pests/diseases

Geographical area

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

Entry into force notes

First entry into force on 12 September 2002. The consolidated version of the Decree entered into force on 1 August 2013.

Abstract

This regulation, consisting of 9 sections and two Annexes, establishes veterinary tasks for zoonosis control. It regulates the tasks of food chain monitoring bodies entitled to prevent, combat, spread and prevent zoonotic diseases from animals to humans or from animals to animals. The zoonosis occurring in the animals shall be investigated by veterinary and laboratory system with national or regional competence, belonging to the veterinary service supervised by the Minister of Agriculture. Their task, taking into account the provisions of separate legislation, is to detect, identify and characterize the zoonotic agent. All bacteria, viruses, fungi, parasites, or other agents (pathological prions) that may cause zoonosis are considered to be zoonotic agents. The Food Chain Inspectorate is entitled to take samples of the zoonotic agent without prior notification as required by specific legislation. During the sampling procedure, the species, type, origin of the animal (herd) or animal product, the quantity of the material and the method used must be recorded.

Full text

Hungarian

Website

net.jogtar.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

Council Directive 92/117/EEC concerning measures for protection against specified zoonoses and specified zoonotic agents in animals and products of animal origin in order to prevent outbreaks of food-borne infections and intoxications.

Legislation | European Union | 1992

Keyword: Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Food quality control/food safety, Pests/diseases, Animal health, Animal feed/feedstuffs

Source: FAO, FAOLEX