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Regulation No. 795 on compensation for lost production due to the detection of antibiotic-resistant bacteria (MRSA) in swine herds.

Country/Territory
Norway
Document type
Regulation
Date
2015
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Livestock, Food & nutrition
Keyword
Swine Slaughtering Consumer protection Food quality control/food safety Pests/diseases Liability/compensation Animal health
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Entry into force notes
23 June 2015.
Abstract

This Regulation gives provisions for the fight against antibiotic-resistant bacteria by providing financial compensation for production losses during the detection of MRSA, and imposing slaughter of swine herds. The compensation shall facilitate compliance with the Food Act requirements and obligations associated. The regulations herewith are intended to ensure consumer protection and apply to owners of animals with MRSA bacteria proliferation potential which have been ordered to be slaughtered in adherence to article 23 of Food Act.

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