Presidential Decree No. 335 strengthening measures for the epidemiological surveillance of the bovine spongiform encephalopathy. Country/Territory Italy Document type Regulation Date 2000 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Gazzetta Ufficiale della Repubblica Italiana No. 272, 21 November 2000. Subject Food & nutrition, Livestock Keyword Inspection Certification Food quality control/food safety Pests/diseases Animal health Hygiene/sanitary procedures Slaughtering Geographical area Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe Entry into force notes Entered into force on 21 November 2000. Abstract This Presidential Decree strengthens epidemiological surveillance measures of the bovine spongiform encephalopathy. A total prevention program against the above disease is based on rapid diagnosis tests on all slaughtered bovines, including Bison bison and Bubalus bubalus of more than 24 months old. Full text Italian References - Legislation Amended by Law No. 3 modifies and converts into law Decree-Law No. 335 in order to strengthen epidemiological surveillance measures of the bovine spongiform encephalopathy. Legislation | Italy | 2001 Keyword: Inspection, Certification, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, International trade, Cattle, Sheep/goats, Food quality control/food safety, Animal health, Slaughtering, Pests/diseases Source: FAO, FAOLEX