Regulation on the validation of veterinary documents. Country/Territory Slovenia Document type Regulation Date 2003 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Official Gazette No. 74/2003 Subject Livestock Keyword Animal health Certification Geographical area Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe Entry into force notes This Regulation entered into force on 1 May 2004. Abstract This Regulation of the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Food, which is composed of nine articles, lays down rules for the issuance and certification of veterinary documents. Veterinary documents can be confirmed by official veterinarians of the Veterinary Association of the Republic of Slovenia. The veterinarian certifying documents must have sufficient knowledge of veterinary legislation, know procedures of licensing and certification of veterinary documents, and know tests and investigations to be carried out to verify warranties and statements of veterinary documents. Veterinarians confirming the documents must be impartial and have no direct economic interest in connection with the principal veterinary document. The Veterinarian Association carries out checks and other control measures to prevent the issuance of false or misleading veterinary documents. Full text Slovenian Website www.pisrs.si References - Legislation Implements Council Directive 96/93/EC on the certification of animals and animal products. Legislation | European Union | 1996 Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Certification, Fraud, Animal health Source: FAO, FAOLEX Veterinary Act. Legislation | Slovenia | 2001 (2018) Keyword: Aquatic animals, Fish disease, Animal health, Pests/diseases, Quarantine, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Drugs, Vaccination, Animal welfare, Basic legislation Source: FAO, FAOLEX