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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

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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