Measures for the Control of Fish Diseases Rules, 2005 (L.N. 354 of 2005). Country/Territory Malta Document type Regulation Date 2005 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Aquaculture Fish disease Hygiene/sanitary procedures Disinfection/disinfestation Vaccination Early warning system Animal health Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe Abstract The present Rules define the minimum measures to be carried out in the territory of Malta for the control of the fish diseases referred to in Schedule A, lists I and II, attached to European Union Council Directive 91/67/EEC. All farms rearing or keeping fish susceptible to such diseases shall be registered by the official service and shall keep a record of the information prescribed by rule 3. It is compulsory for the suspected presence of any of the list I and list II diseases to be notified as soon as possible to the official service. The Rules are divided into the following Chapters: (I) General provisions; (II) Control measures for List I diseases; (III) Control measures for List II diseases; (IV) Final provisions. Full text English Website www.doi.gov.mt References - Legislation Implements Council Directive 91/67/EEC concerning the animal health conditions governing the placing on the market of aquaculture animals and products. Legislation | European Union | 1991 Keyword: Aquaculture, Fish disease, Transport/storage, Internal trade, Animal health, Standards, Fish products, Processing/handling, Inspection, Food quality control/food safety Source: FAO, FAOLEX Council Directive 93/53/EEC introducing minimum Community measures for the control of certain fish diseases. Legislation | European Union | 1993 Keyword: Aquaculture, Fish disease, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Disinfection/disinfestation, Animal health Source: FAO, FAOLEX