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Import and Export Restrictions (Foot-and-Mouth Disease) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2001 (S.R. 183 of 2001).

Country/Territory
United Kingdom
Territorial subdivision
Northern Ireland
Document type
Regulation
Date
2001
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Food & nutrition, Livestock
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 27 April 2001.
Abstract

These Regulations implement in Northern Ireland restrictions on imports and exports of certain animals and animal products in accordance with Commission Decision 2001/316/EC and Commission Decision 2001/318/EC amending Commission Decision 2001/172/EC concerning certain protection measures with regard to foot-and-mouth disease in the United Kingdom. They place restrictions on the exportation of animals of the bovine, ovine, caprine or porcine species, fresh meat, meat products, milk, milk products and other animal products. In addition they prohibit the importation of any live animal of species susceptible to foot-and-mouth disease into Northern Ireland from a member State. The Regulations contain powers of inspectors, and provisions relating to illegal consignments. Breach of the Regulations is an offence for which penalties are prescribed under regulation 22.

Full text
English
Website
www.opsi.gov.uk

References - Legislation

Repealed by

Import and Export Restrictions (Foot-and-Mouth Disease) (No. 2) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2001 (S.R. 204 of 2001).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2001

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, International trade, Meat, Milk/dairy products, HACCP, Animal health, Pests/diseases

Source: FAO, FAOLEX