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