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Order No. 1426 on salmonella in swine.

Country/Territory
Denmark
Document type
Regulation
Date
2018
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Livestock, Food & nutrition
Keyword
Swine Slaughtering Food quality control/food safety Data collection/reporting Pests/diseases Inspection Classification/declassification Animal health
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Entry into force notes
1 January 2019.
Abstract

This Order lays down provisions for the monitoring of salmonellosis and salmonella in swine. It covers primary production as well as the monitoring, slaughter, and handling of slaughtered meat. The Order also deals with the requirements for laboratory examinations and reporting from laboratories. Obligations and responsibilities are laid down for persons that are responsible for livestocks, veterinaries, and laboratories. Powers are given to the Danish Veterinary and Food Administration for implementation. Salmonella-suspected cases shall be tested in accredited laboratories and the person responsible for the submission of samples for bacteriological examination shall ensure that these are analysed according to the latest version of EN/ISO 6579 or NMKL no. 71 (art. 25).

Full text
Danish
Website
www.retsinformation.dk

References - Legislation

Implements

Animal Keeping Act (LBK no. 9 of 06/01/2022).

Legislation | Denmark | 2004 (2022)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Animal health, Animal production, Animal reproduction, Animal welfare, Pests/diseases, International trade, Transport/storage, Inspection, Ranching/captive breeding, Dangerous animal/harmful animal, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Slaughtering, Swine, Marking/identification, Certification, Data collection/reporting, Drugs

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Food Act (No. 46 of 2017).

Legislation | Denmark | 1998 (2017)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Food quality control/food safety, Nutrition, Transport/storage, Packaging/labelling, Processing/handling, Codex Alimentarius, Inspection, International trade, Data collection/reporting

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repeals

Order No. 1280 on salmonella in swine.

Legislation | Denmark | 2014

Keyword: Swine, Slaughtering, Food quality control/food safety, Data collection/reporting, Pests/diseases, Inspection, Classification/declassification, Animal health

Source: FAO, FAOLEX