Ecolex Logo
The gateway to
environmental law
Search results » Legislation

Regulation No. 297 on special control for suspected or confirmed highly pathogenic avian influenza of subtype H5N1 in wild birds.

Country/Territory
Norway
Document type
Regulation
Date
2006
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Livestock, Food & nutrition, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Food quality control/food safety Poultry Pests/diseases Animal feed/feedstuffs Animal health Birds Inspection Ranching/captive breeding Wild fauna
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Entry into force notes
Immediate entry into force.
Abstract

The purpose of this Regulation is to reduce the risk of transmission of highly pathogenic avian influenza caused by influenza A virus of subtype H5N1 from wild birds to poultry and other birds in captivity.

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