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Import and Export Restrictions (Foot-And-Mouth Disease) (No. 7) Regulations 2001 (S.). No. 1772 of 2001).

Country/Territory
United Kingdom
Territorial subdivision
England
Document type
Regulation
Date
2001
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Livestock, Food & nutrition
Keyword
Food quality control/food safety International trade Meat Milk/dairy products HACCP Animal health Pests/diseases
Geographical area
Atlantic Ocean Islands, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Entry into force notes
Coming into force on 9 May 2001.
Abstract

These Regulations implement in England a change in the restrictions on imports and exports of certain animals and animal products in accordance with Commission Decision 2001/356/EC concerning certain protection measures with regard to foot-and-mouth disease in the United Kingdom and repealing Commission Decision 2001/172/EC. They continue to regulate the export of biungulates, fresh meat, meat products, milk, milk products and other animal products. They contain powers of inspectors, and provisions relating to illegal consignments. Breach of the regulations is, under regulation 18, punishable: (a) on summary conviction, to a fine not exceeding the statutory maximum or to imprisonment not exceeding three months or to both; (b) on conviction on indictment, to a fine or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding two years or to both. Certificates issued in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland are valid under these Regulations (reg. 20).

Full text
English
Website
www.opsi.gov.uk