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Resolution No. 501/1 regulating the import of poultry, poultry products, ornamental birds and feathers.

Country/Territory
Lebanon
Document type
Regulation
Date
2010
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Official Gazette No. 45, 30 September 2010, pp. 5812-5817.
Subject
Livestock, Food & nutrition
Keyword
Food quality control/food safety Poultry products International trade Animal health Birds Pests/diseases Poultry
Geographical area
Asia, Mediterranean, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Western Asia
Entry into force notes
This Resolution enters into force three months after the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.
Abstract

This Resolution forbids the import of poultry and their products, ornamental birds and feathers from the countries and the zones signaled by the OIE as affected by the avian influenza. Poultry, in this text, refers to chicken, turkey, duck, geese, ostrich, pheasant, dove, partridge, quail, Guinea fowl, emu, rhea and cassowary. The imported feathers shall receive specific treatments before their arrival into Lebanon. The Resolution sets out procedures for the registration of importers at the Directorate of Livestock and for the delivery of goods from Lebanese border ports. The Resolution concludes with different samples to be presented to the Ministry of Agriculture.

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References - Legislation

Repeals

Resolution No. 282/1 of 2006 regulating the importation of poultry and products from countries free of bird-flu.

Legislation | Lebanon | 2006

Keyword: Hygiene/sanitary procedures, International trade, Poultry products, Food quality control/food safety, Pests/diseases, Poultry, Animal health

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Resolution No. 369/1 of 2008 regulating the importation of ornamental birds from countries free from the bird flu of mandatory reporting.

Legislation | Lebanon | 2008

Keyword: Animal health, Birds, Certification, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Pests/diseases, Quarantine, International trade

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Resolution No. 69/1 of 2006 regulating the importation of treated feathers of birds.

Legislation | Lebanon | 2006

Keyword: Birds, Animal by-products, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Certification, International trade, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX