Decree prohibiting the import of bovine animals and animal's feedstuffs.

Subject

Livestock

Keyword

Animal welfare Animal feed/feedstuffs Pests/diseases International trade Animal health

Geographical area

Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe

Entry into force notes

This Decree enter into force on 20 June 2001.

Abstract

This Decree seeks to prevent spreading of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) by prohibiting importation of alive bovine animals, animal's embryos, products of animals (bovine) origin, as well as feedstuffs of animal origin. The prohibition shall apply to countries listed in the Article 2. The importation of milk and dairy products, animal's seed for artificial insemination, feedstuffs for cats and dogs (bovine origin) shall be permitted as well.

Full text

Croatian

Website

www.nn.hr

References - Legislation

Implements

Veterinary Act.

Legislation | Croatia | 1997

Keyword: Meat, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, MRL-maximum residue limit, Food quality control/food safety, Basic legislation, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Animal health, Slaughtering, Animal welfare, Transport/storage, Inspection, Pests/diseases, Disinfection/disinfestation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX