Law No. 29 of 11 June 2006 on the protection of animal wealth against epidemic and contagious diseases.

Subject

Livestock

Keyword

Animal health Hygiene/sanitary procedures Pests/diseases Policy/planning Quarantine Offences/penalties

Geographical area

Asia, Mediterranean, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Western Asia

Entry into force notes

This Law enters into force 3 moths after its publication in the Official Gazette.

Abstract

This law aims at the protection of the public health, animal wealth and environment against epidemic and contagious diseases. It is composed of 8 Chapters divided into 39 articles. Chapter I gives terms and definitions. Chapter II defines objectives and scope of application. Chapter III deals with the control and quarantine of the transit of animals, animal products, remaining and lefts. Chapter IV defines preventive and precautionary measures and arrangements against epidemic and parasitic diseases. Chapter V defines sanitary measures and arrangements in case of appearance and manifestation of epidemic and contagious diseases in particular: communication and information; verification and diagnosis; isolation; quarantine; destruction and slaughtering; and, compensation and indemnification. Chapter VI contains general provisions. Chapter VII provides for offences and penalties. Chapter VIII contains concluding and transitional provisions.

Full text

Arabic

References - Legislation

Repeals

Law No. 87 of 13 December 1979 on the protection of animal wealth.

Legislation | Syrian Arab Republic | 1979

Keyword: Animal welfare, Animal by-products, International trade, Inspection, Pests/diseases, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Animal health

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Resolution No. 301/T of 6 December 2006 issuing the Implementing Regulation of Law No. 29 of 2006 on Animal Wealth Protection.

Legislation | Syrian Arab Republic | 2006

Keyword: Animal production, Animal reproduction, Birds, Camelids, Cattle, Certification, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, International trade, Animal by-products, Poultry, Quarantine, Sheep/goats, Slaughtering, Animal health

Source: FAO, FAOLEX