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Regulatory Administrative Act no. 427 of 2008. Decree concerning prevention and combating certain diseases of aquatic animals.

Country/Territory
Cyprus
Document type
Regulation
Date
2008
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Official Gazette of Cyprus Republic no. 4315 of 2008, Appendix III, Part 1, Regulatory and Administrative Acts.
Subject
Food & nutrition, Fisheries, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Animal health Aquaculture Biosecurity Certification Fish disease Fish products Fishing area Hygiene/sanitary procedures Inspection Institution Internal trade International trade Marine fishes Transport/storage Vaccination Drugs Disinfection/disinfestation Non-commercial fishing Quarantine Fishery management and conservation Food quality control/food safety Aquatic animals Crustaceans Endangered species Molluscs Pests/diseases Protection of species Registration Stock enhancement/repopulation Wild fauna Wildlife products Zoning Keeping of live animals
Geographical area
Asia, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Middle East, Western Asia
Abstract

This Decree, for purpose of harmonisation with the European Directive of the Council 2006/88/EC on animal health control requirements, aquaculture and their products and related to prevention and the fight against certain diseases of aquatic animals, as amended by the Directive 2008/53/EC and implementing article 7 c of the Animal Health Law of 2001, concerns: sanitary requirements applicable to placing on the market, importing and the transit of aquaculture animals and their products; the minimum preventive measures aimed at increasing the awareness and preparedness of the Authority, of business producers in aquaculture, with regard to diseases in aquaculture animals; the minimum control measures to be taken in case of suspicion of some diseases in aquatic animals. The following relevant terms are defined: wild aquatic animals, as aquatic animals which are not aquaculture animals; disease; increased mortality; marketing; ornamental aquatic animals; recreational fishing facilities; flat, as holdings subject to common biosecurity system including population of aquatic animals with different sanitary disease-specific status; recreational fishing facilities; approved processing facility; holding; epidemiological unit; aquaculture production company; vulnerable species; aquacultural animals; zone; disease-free zones or compartments; farming; quarantine; common biosecurity system; contamination; further processing; relocation area; production area; restriction area; temporary cessation of cultivation; aquaculture; aquatic animals, including: fish, molluscs, crustaceans.

Full text
Greek
Website
www.mof.gov.cy

References - Legislation

Implements

Commission Directive 2008/53/EC amending Annex IV to Council Directive 2006/88/EC as regards Spring viraemia of carp (SVC).

Legislation | European Union | 2008

Keyword: Aquaculture, Fish disease, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, International trade, Animal health, Food quality control/food safety, Fish products

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Council Directive 2006/88/EC on animal health requirements for aquaculture animals and products thereof, and on the prevention and control of certain diseases in aquatic animals.

Legislation | European Union | 2006

Keyword: Aquaculture, Fish disease, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, International trade, Transport/storage, Inspection, Cartilaginous fishes, Animal health, Food quality control/food safety, Fish products, Processing/handling, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Animal Health Law, 2001 (Law No. 109(I)/2001).

Legislation | Cyprus | 2001

Keyword: Aquatic animals, Fish disease, Animal health, Pests/diseases, Data collection/reporting, Inspection, Basic legislation, Wild fauna

Source: FAO, FAOLEX