Ordinance January 13, 2022. Urgent measures to control the spread of the Plague African swine following confirmation of the presence of the virus in wild animals.

Subject

Wild species & ecosystems

Keyword

Animal health Early warning system Fishing authorization Hunting authorization/permit Hunting/capture Pests/diseases Wild fauna Wild flora Authorization/permit

Geographical area

Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe

Abstract

This Ordinance prohibits the hunting activities of any type in the zones identified by art. 63 of the EU Regulation 2020/687. It also prohibits the collecting mushrooms and truffles, fishing, trekking, the mountain biking and other activities which, by providing direct or indirect interaction with infected or potentially infected wild boars, involve a risk for the spread of the disease. Some exceptions are specified by article 1 of the Ordinance.

Full text

Italian

Website

www.gazzettaufficiale.it

References - Legislation

Implements

Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/687 supplementing Regulation (EU) 2016/429 of the European Parliament and the Council, as regards rules for the prevention and control of certain listed diseases.

Legislation | European Union | 2019 (2021)

Keyword: Aquaculture, Fish products, Fish disease, Traceability/product tracing, Business/industry/corporations, Inspection, Biosecurity, Animal health, Food quality control/food safety, Internal trade, International trade, Pests/diseases, Quarantine, Wild fauna

Source: FAO, FAOLEX