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European Communities (Avian Influenza) (Control on imports of Avian Products from Canada) Regulations, 2004 (S.I. No. 268 of 2004).

Country/Territory
Ireland
Document type
Regulation
Date
2004
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Food & nutrition, Livestock
Keyword
Poultry products Animal health Pests/diseases International trade Animal reproduction Poultry Animal by-products
Geographical area
Atlantic Ocean Islands, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Abstract

This Order gives effect to Commission Decision 2004/364/EC concerning certain protective measures with regard to live birds or avian products imported from Canada. "Avian product" means fresh meat of poultry, ratites, farmed and wild feathered game, poultry meat products and meat preparations consisting of or containing meat derived from an aforementioned species and eggs for human consumption. Import a live bird or an avian product which has been obtained from birds slaughtered after 27 January 2004 from the restricted area or cause or permit another person to import a live bird or an avian product which has been obtained from birds slaughtered after 27 January 2004 from the restricted area, except if the product has undergone a heat treatment specified at B, C or D of Part IV of the Annex to Commission Decision 97/222/EC. A person importing an avian product from the restricted area shall ensure that each such consignment is accompanied by a veterinary certificate in accordance with Article 3(1) of the Commission Decision.

Full text
English
Website
www.agriculture.gov.ie