Government Ordinance establishing measures for the control of certain fish diseases.

Subject

Food & nutrition, Fisheries

Keyword

Aquaculture Fish disease Hygiene/sanitary procedures Disinfection/disinfestation Animal health Fish products

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 25 articles and four Annexes, sets out minimum requirements for the control of certain fish diseases. All farms rearing or keeping fish susceptible to list I or list II diseases are registered by the official service and a record must be kept. Annex 2 contains the index of national referential laboratories of fish diseases. Annex 2 defines competences and activities of referential laboratory of European Community for fish diseases.

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 93/53/EEC introducing minimum Community measures for the control of certain fish diseases.

Legislation | European Union | 1993

Keyword: Aquaculture, Fish disease, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Disinfection/disinfestation, Animal health

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Ordinance no. 290/2008 on animal health requirements for aquaculture animals and products thereof, and on the prevention and control of certain diseases in aquatic animals.

Legislation | Slovakia | 2008

Keyword: Aquaculture, Fish disease, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, International trade, Transport/storage, Inspection, Cartilaginous fishes, Animal health, Food quality control/food safety, Fish products, Processing/handling

Source: FAO, FAOLEX