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Law No. 30/VIII/2013 establishing veterinary safety norms, animal health and environmental safety for animal origin products.

Country/Territory
Cabo Verde
Document type
Legislation
Date
2013
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Boletim Oficial, Série I, No. 24.
Subject
Livestock, Food & nutrition
Keyword
Classification/declassification Condiments/herbs/spices Packaging/labelling Processing/handling Internal trade International trade Hygiene/sanitary procedures Inspection Food quality control/food safety Animal health Drugs Transport/storage
Geographical area
Africa, Atlantic Ocean Islands, North Atlantic, Sahel, Small Island Developing States, Western Africa
Entry into force notes
This Law enters into force on the day after its publication.
Abstract

This Law, consisting of 12 Chapters, divided into 44 articles, establishes veterinary safety norms, animal health and environmental safety for animal origin products. It does not apply for fisheries sector and aims at guaranteeing a high level of animal veterinary control and public health, defining protection, control, circulation, transport and trade regimes for animals and animal products. It also regulates protecting measures to fight against animal contagious diseases, establishing veterinary drugs, inspections, offences and penalties for illegal activities.

Full text
Portuguese
Website
www.legis-palop.org

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