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Ministerial Decree No. 1140 of 2006 on the restructuring of the National Committee following up the implementation of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora.

Country/Territory
Egypt
Document type
Regulation
Date
2006
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Animal welfare Endangered species International organization Inventory Wild fauna Wild flora Protection of species Trade in species
Geographical area
Africa, Mediterranean, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Northern Africa, Red Sea & Gulf of Aden
Entry into force notes
This Decree enters into force on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.
Abstract

This Decree provides for the restructuring of the National Committee which follows-up the implementation of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). The Decree provides for the duties of the Committee including the requirements of exporting and importing of wild animals and birds to the central Department od wildlife conservation. The committee will look into requests of import/export of animals and birds and is responsible for authorizing and registering the animals with the consent of the Central Department of Quarantine and Testing.

Full text
Arabic