Presidential Order No. 32 laying down measures for the control of foot and mouth disease, in compliance with Council Directive 2003/85/EC of 29 September 2003.

Subject

Livestock, Food & nutrition, Wild species & ecosystems

Keyword

Food quality control/food safety Hygiene/sanitary procedures Meat Processing/handling Animal health Animal production Data collection/reporting Non-edible products Pests/diseases Quarantine Slaughtering Vaccination Animal feed/feedstuffs Wild fauna

Geographical area

Europe, European Union Countries, Southern Europe

Entry into force notes

This Order enters into force on 1st July 2004, except the provisions of articles 3, 79 and 80 which shall enter into force as from the date of publication in the Official Gazette (article 82).

Abstract

This Order, in reference with Council Directive 2003/85/EC sets out the minimum control measures to be applied in the event of an outbreak of foot and mouth disease of whatever type of virus. Such measures shall apply to any domestic or wild animal. It also sets forth certain preventative measures aimed at increasing awareness and preparedness of the competent authorities and the farming community for this disease. Measures in relation to all animal products (milk, fresh meat, skins, etc) produc

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References - Legislation

Implements

Council Directive 2003/85/EC on Community measures for the control of foot-and-mouth disease repealing Directive 85/511/EEC and Decisions 89/531/EEC and 91/665/EEC and amending Directive 92/46/EEC.

Legislation | European Union | 2003 | Repealed

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Meat, Milk/dairy products, Animal health, Pests/diseases, Cattle, Equine-animals, Swine, Disinfection/disinfestation, Early warning system/emergency intervention system, Quarantine, Vaccination

Source: FAO, FAOLEX