Legislative Decree No. 199 implementing Directive 2009/158/EC on animal health conditions governing intra-Community trade in, and imports from third countries of, poultry and hatching eggs.

Subject

Livestock, Food & nutrition

Keyword

Poultry products Food quality control/food safety Internal trade International trade Offences/penalties Animal health Pests/diseases Poultry Slaughtering Vaccination Transport/storage

Geographical area

Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe

Entry into force notes

The Legislative Decree entered into force on 31 January 2015.

Abstract

In accordance with the principles and rules laid down under Directive 2009/158/EC, this Legislative Decree establishes sanitary provisions governing the trade with other EU Member States as well the importation from third countries of poultry and hatching eggs. Only products from recognized establishments may be admitted. The Legislative Decree lays down detailed rules on health conditions to be complied with. This includes vaccination of animals, inspection to ensure the absence of diseases, slaughtering, transport conditions and documentation required (health certification). Specific provisions concern conditions for game. In case of infringements, the penalties specified in article 26 shall apply.

Full text

Italian

Website

www.gazzettaufficiale.it

References - Legislation

Implements

Council Directive 2009/158/EC on animal health conditions governing intra-Community trade in, and imports from third countries of, poultry and hatching eggs.

Legislation | European Union | 2009

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Internal trade, International trade, Certification, Poultry products, Poultry, Animal health, Pests/diseases

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repeals

Presidential Decree No. 587 implementing EEC Directive 90/539/CEE relative to measures of veterinary police for intra-community exchanges and imports from third countries of poultry and eggs for brooding, 1993.

Legislation | Italy | 1993 (1998)

Keyword: Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Internal trade, International trade, Poultry

Source: FAO, FAOLEX