Regulation No. 675 on or special protection against classic swine fever in certain countries in the EU.

Subject

Livestock, Food & nutrition

Keyword

Meat Swine Inspection Consumer protection International trade Food quality control/food safety Pests/diseases Animal health

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 document is to ensure the prevention of swine fever in the trade of live pigs, semen, ova and embryos of swine, fresh pork and meat products of pigs imported from EEA countries listed under Appendix 1 (Vedlegg 1). It in fact prohibited to import live pigs from the areas listed in the Appendix, semen, ova or/and embryos, fresh and cooked pork, meat products consisting of or containing pork with the exception of meat free from classic swine fever certifiable back to 12 months and outside protection/surveillance zones established under Directive 2001/89/EC, or that has undergone biosecurity plans approved the competent authorities and in adherence to EU guidelines under Decision 2002/106/EF, or that is has undergone production and manufacturing processes in accordance to Directive 2002/99/EC and certified in accordance to Decision 2013/764/EU.

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