Order No. 558 on storage of animals for production. Country/Territory Denmark Document type Regulation Date 2011 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Livestock Keyword Animal production Transport/storage Pests/diseases Data collection/reporting Animal health Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe Entry into force notes The Order enters into force on 6 June 2011. Abstract This Order applies to non-living animals used for production (with the exception of non-living aquaculture, poultry and fur animals that are sent directly to pelting centers) and sets regulations on transportation and specific facilities for their storage. Registration thereof shall be notified to the Minister of Food, Agriculture and Fisheries Central Livestock Register (CHR) by assigning an identification number with info on provenience, owner and data of the non-living animal(s). Dead ruminants from which sampled material for TSEs testing (Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathies) shall not be stored in freezers or in containers in the freezers. To prevent spread of infections, the storage facilities must be located in an adequate distance from public roads, buildings and land populated by livestock. Collection for transportation of non-living animals stored in refrigerators or storage spaces must be registered as soon as possible and within 24 hours after death. However, registration for pickup of animals kept in refrigerators may await until the storage system is filled within 6 weeks after storage in refrigerators have begun to a maximum of 3 months thereof. Full text Danish Website www.retsinfo.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