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Decree relative to the exportation of living animals and related matters.

Country/Territory
Sweden
Document type
Regulation
Date
1994 (2000)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Livestock
Keyword
Animal health Pests/diseases International trade Authorization/permit Inspection
Geographical area
Arctic, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Abstract

This Decree lays down new rules for the exportation of living animals in Sweden so as to adjust Swedish legislation in this field in occasion of Sweden’s membership of the European Union. The Decree regulates the exportation of livestock and other animals and livestock products so as to prevent the spreading of infectious diseases affecting animals. The State Agricultural Office shall be the principal competent authority. The Decree concerns veterinary controls by public veterinary officers, appeal against decisions of official veterinaries, approval of means of transport and regulation-making powers of the State Agricultural Office.

Full text
Swedish
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