Regulation on protection and fight against avian influenza. Country/Territory Türkiye Document type Regulation Date 2011 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Official Gazette No. 28044, 4 September 2011. Subject Livestock Keyword Animal health Pests/diseases Poultry Hygiene/sanitary procedures Inspection Geographical area Asia, Black Sea, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, Mediterranean, Middle East, Western Asia Entry into force notes This Regulation enters into force on the day it is published in the Official Gazette. Abstract The aim of this Regulation is to fight against avian ifluenza. The Regulation sets forth the rules and procedures of precautions to be taken against the disease and the rules of confirmation of the disease in case of suspicion. Chapter 2 emphasises on precautionary measures, biosafety and notification of the disease as well as precautions to be taken against the spread of the disease in case of confirmation. The Regulation further lays down provisions concerning epidemiological research and vaccination. This Regulation is drafted in accordance with the European Council Directive 2005/94/EC of 20 December 2005 on Community measures for the control of avian influenza and repealing Directive 92/40/EEC. Full text Turkish Website www.resmigazete.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 Decree Law No. 639 on the establishment and functions of the Ministry of Food Agriculture and Livestock. Legislation | Türkiye | 2011 Keyword: Institution, Agricultural development, Policy/planning, Financial agricultural measures, Biodiversity, Capacity building, Certification, Food security, Inspection, Pastoralism, Protection of environment, Agricultural land, Aquaculture, Fishery management and conservation, Artisanal fishing, Non-commercial fishing, Inland fisheries, Marine fisheries, Food quality control/food safety, Data collection/reporting, Animal production, Animal reproduction, Drugs, Animal health Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repeals Regulation on avian influenza. Legislation | Türkiye | 2008 Keyword: Animal health, Pests/diseases, Poultry, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Inspection Source: FAO, FAOLEX