Ordinance no. 290/2008 on animal health requirements for aquaculture animals and products thereof, and on the prevention and control of certain diseases in aquatic animals.

Country/Territory: Slovakia
Document type: Regulation
Date: 2008
Source: FAO, FAOLEX
Original source: Collection of Laws No. 290 of 2008.

Subject: Food & nutrition, Fisheries
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
Geographical area: Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries
Entry into force notes: The Ordinance enters into force on 1 August 2008.

Abstract: This Government Ordinance, which is composed of 48 articles and six Annexes, lays down: (a) health requirements for placing aquaculture animals and products on the market, their import and transit; (b) minimum preventive measures aimed at increasing awareness and preparedness of the authorities and enterprises dealing with fish farming for animal diseases of aquaculture animals; (c) minimum control measures for outbreaks of certain diseases in aquatic animals, or the suspicion of their occurrence.
Full text: Slovak
Website: www.zbierka.sk

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

Repeals

Government Ordinance establishing measures for the control of certain fish diseases.

Legislation | Slovakia | 2003

Keyword: Aquaculture, Fish disease, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Disinfection/disinfestation, Animal health, Fish products

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Government Ordinance on the protection of animals during transport.

Legislation | Slovakia | 2003

Keyword: Animal welfare, Transport/storage, Cattle, Sheep/goats, Swine, Poultry, Birds, Equine-animals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX