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.

Country/Territory: Greece
Document type: Regulation
Date: 2007
Source: FAO, FAOLEX
Original source: Efimeris tis Kyverniseos No. 30, Part I, 20 February 2007, pp. 657-706.

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 Animal by-products Pests/diseases Quarantine Slaughtering Vaccination Animal feed/feedstuffs Wild fauna
Geographical area: Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, 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) produced in the affected zone as well as measures in relation to feed, forage, hay and straw produced in the affected zone are prescribed. Furthermore, the Minister of Rural Development and Food has the power to issue Decisions with additional measures, provided that more stringent action has to be taken in the field covered by this Order.
Full text: Greek

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

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, Quarantine, Vaccination

Source: FAO, FAOLEX