Government Ordinance on principles governing the organization of veterinary checks of animals entering the territory of Slovak Republic from third countries.

Country/Territory: Slovakia
Document type: Regulation
Date: 2003
Source: FAO, FAOLEX
Original source: Collection of No. 301 of 2003.

Subject: Livestock
Keyword: Animal health Inspection Animal by-products International trade Marking/identification Hygiene/sanitary procedures
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: The Government Ordinance, which is composed of 25 articles and seven Annexes, sets out principles governing the organization of veterinary checks of animals entering the territory of the Slovak Republic from third countries. Importers of animals from third countries must inform border inspection station through which the animals are going to be transported. Animals may leave inspection stands or quarantine only upon issue of a certificate as specified in Annex 7 and if requirements concerning veterinary checks were fulfilled.
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 91/496/EEC laying down the principles governing the organization of veterinary checks on animals entering the Community from third countries and amending Directives 89/662/EEC, 90/425/EEC and 90/675/EEC.

Legislation | European Union | 1991

Keyword: International trade, Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Animal health, Inspection, Animal by-products, Marking/identification

Source: FAO, FAOLEX