Decree relative to special protection measures required because of the existence of bovin spongiform encephalopaty (BSE) in Portugal. Country/Territory Norway Document type Regulation Date 1999 (1999) Source FAO, FAOLEX Long title` Subject Food & nutrition, Livestock Keyword Food quality control/food safety Hygiene/sanitary procedures Meat Inspection Animal health Pests/diseases Cattle Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe Entry into force notes Enters into force on 1 March, 1999. Abstract The Decree applies to all importation of living cattle, embryos of animals of the bovine species, meat and various products of bovine origin from Portugal. It does not apply to importation from the Azores. It is forbidden to import from Portugal, cattle, embryos, bone meal, and some other products of mammals, and feed or fertilizer that contains such substances. Until 1 February 2000 it will be forbidden to import meat and other products made from bovine animals slaughtered in Portugal. (8 sections) Full text Norwegian Website www.lovdata.no References - Legislation Implements Act No. 4 of 1962 relative to measures for combating animal disease. Legislation | Norway | 1962 (2000) Keyword: Basic legislation, Pests/diseases, Animal health Source: FAO, FAOLEX