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Government Decree on the control of highly pathogenic avian influenza (No. 15 of 2014).

Country/Territory
Finland
Document type
Regulation
Date
2014
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Livestock, Food & nutrition
Keyword
Food quality control/food safety Traceability/product tracing Meat Animal health Animal production Pests/diseases Inspection Monitoring Slaughtering Data collection/reporting Quarantine Transport/storage Poultry Birds Disinfection/disinfestation Ranching/captive breeding Biosecurity
Geographical area
Arctic, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Entry into force notes
This Government Decree entered into force on 23 August 2014.
Abstract

The present Decree applies to the control of highly pathogenic avian influenza in poultry and other birds in captivity. It sets out measures to be taken in case of suspected avian influenza, including the possibility of establishing a restriction zone by the Food Safety Authority due to a suspicion of the disease. It further prescribes measures to be taken to prevent the spread of the disease when it has been detected. The Decree also contains provisions on highly pathogenic influenza in circuses, zoos, and wildlife parks and similar places; suspicion of highly pathogenic influenza in slaughterhouses and border inspection points; the functioning of restriction zones when the disease has been detected; tracking of animals and products from these zones; prohibition of vaccination against influenza in animals; national contingency plans; diagnostic procedures and sampling methods; etc.

Full text
Swedish
Website
mmm.fi