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Government Ordinance on veterinary requirements for the marketing of aquaculture animals and aquaculture products.

Country/Territory
Slovakia
Document type
Regulation
Date
2003
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Collection of Laws No. 303 of 2003.
Subject
Food & nutrition, Fisheries
Keyword
Aquaculture Internal trade Fish disease Inspection Aquatic animals Artisanal fishing Animal health Fish products Transport/storage Food quality control/food safety 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

This Government Ordinance, which is composed of 23 articles and nine Annexes, sets out health requirements applicable to the marketing of aquaculture animals and products. Aquaculture animals may be placed on the market as long as (i) they do not show any clinical symptoms of a disease; (ii) do not come from a farm which is subject to restrictions due to health reasons.

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 91/67/EEC concerning the animal health conditions governing the placing on the market of aquaculture animals and products.

Legislation | European Union | 1991

Keyword: Aquaculture, Fish disease, Transport/storage, Internal trade, Animal health, Standards, Fish products, Processing/handling, Inspection, Food quality control/food safety

Source: FAO, FAOLEX