Law No. 6.608 establishing the State Animal Sanitary Protection (SIDAN).

Subject

Livestock

Keyword

Hygiene/sanitary procedures Inspection Pests/diseases Animal health

Geographical area

Amazonia, Americas, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, South America, South Atlantic

Entry into force notes

This Law enters into force on the day of its publication.

Abstract

This Law, consisting of 5 Chapters, establishes the State Animal Sanitary Protection (SIDAN). It aims at the promotion and implementation of strategic sanitary measures in order to eradicate infectious, contagious and parasitic animal diseases, such as: bovine spongiform encephalopaty, etc., through control and inspection on animals and animal products. The implementation of these activities will be carried out by the Executive Secretary of Agriculture, Irrigation, Fisheries and Supply (SEAGRI) in order to protect animal and human health as well as the surrounding environment.

Full text

Portuguese

Website

www.soleis.adv.br

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Decree No. 2.919 regulating Law No. 6.608 on the State Animal Sanitary Protection (SIDAN).

Legislation | Brazil | 2005

Keyword: Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Inspection, Pests/diseases, Animal health, Certification, Quarantine

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Law No. 6.764 amending Law No. 6.673, Law No. 6.443, Law No. 6.608, and Law No. 6.554 on sanitary measures for plant and animal protection.

Legislation | Brazil | 2006

Keyword: Institution, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Inspection, Pests/diseases, Animal health, Plant protection, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX