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Regulation on control of foot and mouth disease.

Country/Territory
Türkiye
Document type
Regulation
Date
2011
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Official Journal No. 27836, 04 February 2011.
Subject
Livestock
Keyword
Animal health Pests/diseases
Geographical area
Asia, Black Sea, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, Mediterranean, Middle East, Western Asia
Entry into force notes
The Regulation enters into force on the day it is published in the Official Journal.
Abstract

This Regulation sets forth the rules and procedures for the protection and fight against foot and mouth disease and rules and procedures to be implemented in case of outbreak the disease. The Regulation emphasises on precautions and fight against these diseases under different titles such suspicion of contagious disease outbreak, notification and confirmation of the disease, measures to be taken at focal points where the disease outbreak and measures to be taken at facilities. The Regulation further covers provisions on disinfection, protection and surveillance zones and provisions on the animal products produced in protection and surveillance zones. The Regulation lastly emphasises on foot and mouth disease vaccines, reference laboratories, institute of foot and mouth disease, emergency action plan and control centers. This Regulation is drafted in accordance with the European Council Directive 2004/85/EC.

Full text
English/Turkish
Website
www.gkgm.gov.tr

References - Legislation

Implements

Law No. 5996 on veterinary services, plant health, food and feed.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2010

Keyword: Framework law, Food quality control/food safety, Consumer protection, Codex Alimentarius, International trade, Inspection, Offences/penalties, Fraud, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Animal health, Animal production, Animal welfare, Drugs, Plant protection, Pests/diseases, Biosecurity

Source: FAO, FAOLEX