Government Ordinance establishing measures for protection against specified zoonoses and specified zoonotic agents in animals and products of animal origin in order to prevent outbreaks of food-borne infections and intoxications.

Subject

Livestock

Keyword

Pests/diseases Animal health Hygiene/sanitary procedures Poultry

Geographical area

Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries

Entry into force notes

The Ordinance enters into force on 1 August 2003.

Abstract

This Government Ordinance, which is composed of 13 articles and five Annexes, sets out the procedures for collecting information on zoonoses and zoonotic agents and establishes provisions concerning the prevention of zoonoses. Annex 2 contains the index of zoonoses. Annex 3 specifies criteria for preparing plans for monitoring salmonella in poultry.

Full text

Slovak

Website

www.b4b.sk

References - Legislation

Implements

Act no. 488/2002 on veterinary care and amendming certain acts.

Legislation | Slovakia | 2002

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Inspection, Offences/penalties, Basic legislation, Animal health, Animal reproduction, Hygiene/sanitary procedures

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Council Directive 92/117/EEC concerning measures for protection against specified zoonoses and specified zoonotic agents in animals and products of animal origin in order to prevent outbreaks of food-borne infections and intoxications.

Legislation | European Union | 1992

Keyword: Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Food quality control/food safety, Pests/diseases, Animal health, Animal feed/feedstuffs

Source: FAO, FAOLEX