Implementing Ordinance relating to the Federal Animal Protection Act. Country/Territory Switzerland Territorial subdivision Zug Document type Regulation Date 1985 (2013) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Livestock, Food & nutrition Keyword Meat Food quality control/food safety Inspection Animal welfare Pests/diseases Institution Dispute settlement Offences/penalties Animal health Geographical area Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe Entry into force notes The present Ordinance enters into force on 1 April 1985. Abstract The present Ordinance implements the Federal Animal Protection Act of 19 February 1985. Article 1 establishes the specific field of activity of the various entities dealing with the subject matter. The text consists of 16 articles as follows: Organs (I); Health Office (II); Veterinary Office (III); Fishery and Hunting Office (IV); Agricultural Office (V); Building Office (VI); Local authorities (VII); Meat inspectors (VIII); Commission for animal experiments (IX); Chief Veterinary (X); Cooperation (XI); Duty to collaborate (XII); Fees (XIII); Dispute settlement (XIV); Penalties (XV); Entry into force (XVI). One Annex is enclosed. Full text German Website www.zug.ch References - Legislation Implements Loi fédérale sur la protection des animaux (LPA). Legislation | Switzerland | 1978 (2006) Keyword: Basic legislation, Animal welfare, Transport/storage, Research, Slaughtering, Subsidy/incentive Source: FAO, FAOLEX