Order No. 696 on the prevention and control of rats. Country/Territory Denmark Document type Regulation Date 2012 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Wild species & ecosystems, Waste & hazardous substances Keyword Hazardous substances Hunting/capture Dangerous animal/harmful animal Inspection Pests/diseases Rodents Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe Entry into force notes Entry into force on 1 July 2012. Abstract The Order aims to ensure the planning of rat control and prevention. The Municipal Council shall ensure that an effective control of rats (Rattus norvegicus and Rattus rattus) is in line with the Nature Agency’s guidelines. Prevention shall be controlled with the weakest active chemical agents (anticoagulants) and notification of possible findings shall be submitted to the local authorities for action. Full text Danish Website www.retsinformation.dk References - Legislation Implements Environment Protection Act (LBK No. 5 of 2023). Legislation | Denmark | 1991 (2023) Keyword: Basic legislation, Protection of environment, Pollution control, Protection of habitats, Environmental standards, Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes, Data collection/reporting, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Standards, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Waste management, Waste disposal, Waste prevention, Hazardous substances, Business/industry/corporations, Surface water, Freshwater pollution, Effluent waste water/discharge, Sustainable use, Groundwater, Water supply Source: FAO, FAOLEX