Resolution No. 369/1 of 2008 regulating the importation of ornamental birds from countries free from the bird flu of mandatory reporting. Country/Territory Lebanon Document type Regulation Date 2008 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Official Gazette No. 36, 4 September 2008, 2 pp Subject Livestock Keyword Animal health Birds Certification Hygiene/sanitary procedures Pests/diseases Quarantine International trade Geographical area Asia, Mediterranean, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Western Asia Entry into force notes This Resolution enters into force on 25 August 2008. Abstract This Resolution is composed of 7 articles. Article 1 decrees the ban on the importation of living ornamental birds from countries infected by bird flu of mandatory reporting. Article 2 defines requirements and conditions for the importation of ornamental birds fro countries free from the bird flu of mandatory reporting, in particular: birds should be bred in factories registered at the veterinary authorities in countries of origin; birds should be provided with CITES certificates (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora); and, sanitary certificates issued by veterinary authorities of countries of origin. Article 3 deals with procedures and measures of quarantine and sampling. Article 4 entrusts the Animal Wealth Department to monitor countries infected by bird flu of mandatory reporting issued by the World Organization for Animal Health. Full text Arabic References - Legislation Repealed by Resolution No. 501/1 regulating the import of poultry, poultry products, ornamental birds and feathers. Legislation | Lebanon | 2010 Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Poultry products, International trade, Animal health, Birds, Pests/diseases, Poultry Source: FAO, FAOLEX