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Resolution No. 336 of 2015 of Georgian Government on Rules for National Integrated System of Epidemics Supervision on Infectious Diseases, including Diseases Caused by Extremely Hazardous Pathogens

Country/Territory
Georgia
Document type
Regulation
Date
2015
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Food & nutrition
Keyword
Disinfection/disinfestation Potable water Public health Risk assessment/management Hygiene/sanitary procedures Food quality control/food safety
Geographical area
Asia, Black Sea, Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, Western Asia
Abstract

The Resolution regulates integrated national system against infectious diseases. It consists of five chapters: General provisions (I); Participating agencies in epidemics control (II); Discovery of extremely dangerous pathogens and unified laboratory system for response (III); Integrated electronic system of disease control (IV); Rules for reporting epidemics (V); Minimum information for functioning of the integrated epidemics control system (VI); International notification (VII); and Interaction (VIII). Among others, the Resolution provides that the National Food Agency occupies one of the main roles in disease prevention and eradication. It also covers the cases of zoonotic instances and diseases caused by food (Article 14) and water (Article 15).

Full text
Georgian
Website
matsne.gov.ge

References - Legislation

Implements

Law of Georgia on Health Care (No. 1139-IS of 1997)

Legislation | Georgia | 1997 (2015)

Keyword: Access-to-information, Basic legislation, Certification, Consumer protection, Data collection/reporting, Disinfection/disinfestation, Enforcement/compliance, Inspection, Monitoring, Authorization/permit, Public health, Hazards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Order No. 2-238 of 2015 of Minister of Agriculture of Georgia on Rules for Notice/Accounting by Provider of Veterinary Services

Legislation | Georgia | 2015

Keyword: Animal health, Animal welfare, Enforcement/compliance, Data collection/reporting, Pests/diseases

Source: FAO, FAOLEX