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Order prohibiting the import and transit of consignments of poultry, birds and their products in order to prevent the introduction of highly pathogenic avian influenza.

Country/Territory
Montenegro
Document type
Regulation
Date
2021
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Livestock, Food & nutrition
Keyword
Authorization/permit Food quality control/food safety International trade Meat Poultry products Animal health Birds Pests/diseases Poultry
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, Mediterranean, Southern Europe
Entry into force notes
This text entered into force on the day of its publication the Official Gazette (published on 23 April 2021).
Abstract

This Order, as in accordance with the Montenegrin Veterinary Law, for the purpose of preventing the introduction of highly pathogenic avian influenza into Montenegro, determines specific prohibitions of import and transit of shipments from countries in which according to the international animal health organizations there is a suspicion, or a confirmed presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza (infected countries, including the transit through the territory of the same), for consignments as listed in article 1 (mainly poultry and birds, live animals, their eggs, semen, deriving product and by-products, fresh and frozen meat, food products). Exceptions are specified in article 3.

Full text
Montenegrin
Website
www.sluzbenilist.me

References - Legislation

Implements

Veterinary Law.

Legislation | Montenegro | 2012

Keyword: Aquatic animals, Fish disease, Animal health, Basic legislation, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Animal production, Animal reproduction, Animal welfare, Inspection, Offences/penalties, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Data collection/reporting

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repeals

Regulation prohibiting the import and transit of consignments of livestock, birds and livestock and bird products in order to prevent the introduction of highly pathogenic avian influenza.

Legislation | Montenegro | 2016

Keyword: Birds, Animal health, Pests/diseases, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Transport/storage, Internal trade, International trade, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX