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Guideline No. 62 date 9.2.2018 on the enforcement of the animal elimination measures.

Country/Territory
Albania
Document type
Regulation
Date
2018
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Official Gazette 24/2018, Faqe:1950
Subject
Livestock
Keyword
Animal health Animal welfare Enforcement/compliance Monitoring Slaughtering
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, Mediterranean, Southern Europe
Entry into force notes
After its publication in the Official Gazette.
Abstract

The Guideline No.62 of 2018 sets out requirements regarding the enforcement of animal elimination measures and the documentation required to be prepared in such cases. After the elimination is approved the animal must be eliminated within 72 hours by euthanasia. The procedure must be implemented by an approved veterinary. The veterinary units of the local government are responsible for the carcasses disposal in compliance with the rules and requirements laid down in the guideline’s annexes. Templates of the documentation to be prepared are also found in the annexes. The Department of Deregulation, Permits, Licensing and Monitoring, the regional agricultural departments, and the veterinary units at local level are responsible for the guideline implementation.

Full text
Albanian
Website
www.qbz.gov.al, www.ligjet.org

References - Legislation

Implements

Law No.10465 dated 29.9.2011 on the veterinary service in the Republic of Albania.

Legislation | Albania | 2011 (2022)

Keyword: Aquatic animals, Fish disease, Molluscs, Animal health, Biosafety, Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Inspection, Meat, MRL-maximum residue limit, Slaughtering, Transport/storage, Animal welfare, Pests/diseases, Drugs, Policy/planning, Basic legislation, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Livestock water use, Organic waste, Waste management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX