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Regulation No. 247 on infection prevention measures against certain antibiotic resistant bacteria in pigs.

Country/Territory
Norway
Document type
Regulation
Date
2018
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Livestock, General
Keyword
Public health Animal health Pests/diseases Data collection/reporting Drugs
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Abstract

This Regulation seeks to prevent the spread of certain antibiotic resistant bacteria from humans to pigs for public health purposes. It applies to people who have contact with live pigs or live in buildings or areas where pigs are kept. Such persons shall be obliged to wear protective clothing/equipment in circumstances specified by this Regulation until a negative test has been obtained. Documentation must be submitted to the Norwegian Food Safety Authority on request. The obligation to use protective equipment in section 4 is triggered if he or she has during the past 12 months: a. had contact with an animal that this knew was positive for antibiotic resistant bacteria or later received knowledge that the animal was positive during contact b. visited or worked in livestock herd abroad c. been admitted to a health institution, received dental treatment or underwent a comprehensive health examination, i abroad d. work as a health worker abroad e. Stayed in an orphanage or refugee camp abroad f. stayed abroad for more than six consecutive weeks, or g. tested positive for antibiotic resistant bacteria.

Full text
Norwegian
Website
www.lovdata.no

References - Legislation

Implements

Act No. 124 of 2003 relative to food production and food safety (Food Act).

Legislation | Norway | 2003 (2018)

Keyword: Fish products, Fish disease, Animal health, Framework law, Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Institution, Policy/planning, Inspection, Processing/handling, Early warning system, Traceability/product tracing, Disinfection/disinfestation, Packaging/labelling, Data collection/reporting, International trade, Consumer protection, Governance, Royalties/fees, Liability/compensation, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Animal production, Pests/diseases, Plant production, Plant protection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX