European Communities (Classical Swine Fever) (Restriction on imports from Germany) Regulations 2011 (S.I. No. 312 of 2011). Country/Territory Ireland Document type Regulation Date 2011 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Livestock, Food & nutrition Keyword Food quality control/food safety Meat International trade Authorization/permit Animal health Pests/diseases Swine Animal reproduction Inspection Offences/penalties Geographical area Atlantic Ocean Islands, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe Abstract These Regulations place restrictions on the importation of a pig, semen, the ovum or embryo of a pigs, fresh pig meat, a meat preparation or meat product derived from a pig from the restricted area, i.e. certain parts of Germany where swine fever occurs and described in Commission Decision 2008/855/EC as amended. Import of the mentioned products and animals shall be in accordance with the Commission Decision. Having in possession or control of pigs or pig products in contravention of import restrictions shall be an offence. The Regulations define powers of authorized officers to control importation. Full text English Website www.agriculture.gov.ie References - Legislation Implements Commission Decision 2009/423/EC amending Decision 2008/855/EC as regards animal health control measures relating to classical swine fever in Germany. Legislation | European Union | 2009 Keyword: Swine, Meat, Animal health, Pests/diseases, Apiculture/sericulture, Animal production Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repeals European Communities (Classical Swine Fever) (Restriction on imports from Germany) Regulations 2010 (S.I. No. 210 of 2010). Legislation | Ireland | 2010 Keyword: Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Meat, Inspection, Food quality control/food safety, Animal health, Pests/diseases, International trade, Swine Source: FAO, FAOLEX