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Order No. 965 on authorization and operation of farms and on the turnover of aquatic organisms and products.

Country/Territory
Denmark
Document type
Regulation
Date
2013
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Livestock, Food & nutrition, Fisheries
Keyword
Aquaculture Authorization/permit Classification/declassification Data collection/reporting Fish products Freshwater fishes Processing/handling Hygiene/sanitary procedures Internal trade Monitoring Fish disease Cartilaginous fishes Animal health Aquatic animals Certification Consumer protection Food quality control/food safety Transport/storage Pests/diseases
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Entry into force notes
1 August 2013. The provisions regarding the requirements for obtaining the approval of aquaculture farming (art. 5) shall enter into force on 31 December 2013.
Abstract

The Order sets regulations concerning the authorization, registration and control of aquaculture facilities and their operation - followed by the certification for good-health status in adherence to EU regulations. Authorization to operate shall be granted by the Danish Veterinary and Food Administration following thorough inspection and control of possible epidomologic and transmissable diseases cases detrimental to the aquaculture production and trade (also infectious pancreatic necrosis (IPN) and Bacterial Kidney Disease (BKD)). Registration of findings shall be notified through the CHR (Central Livestock Register) and processing of aquatic organisms resulting from suspected or infected farms or other premises. Aquaculture animals, eggs and semen, shall be registered for transportantion and delivery pourposes. Wastewater, freshwater and saltwater supply shall be subject to hygiene process before waste/discharge to prevent the spread of (possible) diseases.

Full text
Danish
Website
www.retsinformation.dk

References - Legislation

Implements

Commission Directive 2008/53/EC amending Annex IV to Council Directive 2006/88/EC as regards Spring viraemia of carp (SVC).

Legislation | European Union | 2008

Keyword: Aquaculture, Fish disease, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, International trade, Animal health, Food quality control/food safety, Fish products

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Council Directive 2006/88/EC on animal health requirements for aquaculture animals and products thereof, and on the prevention and control of certain diseases in aquatic animals.

Legislation | European Union | 2006

Keyword: Aquaculture, Fish disease, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, International trade, Transport/storage, Inspection, Cartilaginous fishes, Animal health, Food quality control/food safety, Fish products, Processing/handling, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

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

Commission Implementing Directive 2012/31/EU amending Annex IV to Council Directive 2006/88/EC as regards the list of fish species susceptible to Viral haemorrhagic septicaemia and the deletion of the entry for Epizootic ulcerative syndrome.

Legislation | European Union | 2012

Keyword: Aquaculture, Fish disease, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, International trade, Transport/storage, Inspection, Animal health, Food quality control/food safety, Fish products, Processing/handling, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX