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Importation of Pathogenic Agents Order, 1997 (S.I. No. 373 of 1997).

Country/Territory
Ireland
Document type
Regulation
Date
1997
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Livestock, Cultivated plants
Keyword
Animal health Genetically modified organism (GMO) International trade Biosafety Plant protection Biotechnology Authorization/permit
Geographical area
Atlantic Ocean Islands, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Abstract

This Order prohibits the importation of pathogenic agents into Ireland without a licence granted by the Minister for Agriculture and Food or contrary to conditions specified in or attached to such licence. "Pathogenic agents" means organisms capable of causing disease in any living being, other than man, and any modified derivatives of these organisms, or a genetically engineered organism, which can carry or transmit an animal pathogen, or the tissue, cell culture, secretions or excreta by which or by means of which an animal pathogen can be carried or transmitted.

Full text
English
Website
www.irishstatutebook.ie

References - Legislation

Implements

Diseases of Animals Act, 1966 (No. 6 of 1966).

Legislation | Ireland | 1966

Keyword: Animal welfare, Pests/diseases, Inspection, Cattle, Registration, Quarantine, Animal health

Source: FAO, FAOLEX