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Decree on veterinary checks on trade in animals.

Country/Territory
Czechia
Document type
Regulation
Date
2003
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Collection of Laws 372/2003
Subject
Livestock
Keyword
Hygiene/sanitary procedures Internal trade Certification Inspection
Geographical area
Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries
Entry into force notes
This Decree enters into force on the day when the treaty on accession of the Czech Republic to the European Union comes into force.
Abstract

This Decree of the Ministry of Agriculture, which is composed of 20 articles, establishes, in accordance with the legislation of the European Community: (a) method of veterinary checks of live animals, veterinary checks of sperm, eggs cells and embryos and veterinary checks of pathogen, intended for trading with member states of the European Union; (b) coordination and assistance to farmers in the matters relating to veterinary checks; (c) details on measures taken by the authorities conducting veterinary checks in case there is a disagreement between farmers and the veterinary authorities; (d) the period within which one can apply for a veterinary certificate which accompanies the animals intended for trade, terms and period of validity of this certificate. This Decree does not apply to the movement of pet animals between member states of the European Union where the animals are accompanied by a natural person responsible for them and they are not moved for commercial purposes.

Full text
Czech
Website
www.podnikame.cz

References - Legislation

Implements

Veterinary Act No. 166/1999.

Legislation | Czechia | 1999 (2018)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Institution, Quarantine, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Vaccination, Animal welfare, Fish disease, Aquaculture, Animal health, Food quality control/food safety, Pests/diseases

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Council Directive 96/93/EC on the certification of animals and animal products.

Legislation | European Union | 1996

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Certification, Fraud, Animal health

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Directive 2002/33/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Council Directives 90/425/EEC and 92/118/EEC as regards health requirements for animal by-products.

Legislation | European Union | 2002

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Internal trade, International trade, Animal by-products

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Council Directive 90/425/EEC concerning veterinary and zootechnical checks applicable in intra-Community trade in certain live animals and products with a view to the completion of the internal market.

Legislation | European Union | 1990

Keyword: Animal feed/feedstuffs, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Internal trade, Animal by-products, Animal health

Source: FAO, FAOLEX