Resolution No. 637 of 2016 of Georgian Government on Approving Diagnostic Manual for Avian Influenza Country/Territory Georgia Document type Regulation Date 2016 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Livestock Keyword Birds Pests/diseases Disinfection/disinfestation Research Hygiene/sanitary procedures Public health Animal health Geographical area Asia, Black Sea, Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, Western Asia Entry into force notes The Resolution entered into force from 1 May 2017. Abstract The Resolution adopts the diagnostic manual for avian flu. It consists of 13 chapters: Introduction, purposes and definition of terms (I); Avian flu descriptions with accent on differential diagnosis (II); Requirements when influenza is suspected in bird houses (III); General requirements for collecting and transporting samples (IV); Virus diagnosis and assessment of results (V); Molecular Diagnosis and assessment of results (VI); In vivo pathogen test and assessment of results (VII); Serological diagnosis and assessment of results (VIII); Monitoring system for vaccination (IX); Avian flu diagnosis strategies (X); Diagnosis of avian flu in pigs and other mammals (XI); Minimum safety requirements when transporting samples (XII); and Minimum safety requirements for laboratories working on avian flu diagnosis (XIII). The manual is intended for the National Food Agency of Georgia and the laboratories working on avian influenza. Full text Georgian Website matsne.gov.ge References - Legislation Implements Food Products/Animal Feed Safety, Veterinary and Plant Protection Code of Georgia (No. 6155-IS of 2012) Legislation | Georgia | 2012 (2017) Keyword: Pesticides, Public health, Internal trade, International trade, Biosecurity, Basic legislation, Food quality control/food safety, Traceability/product tracing, Consumer protection, Agricultural commodities, Business/industry/corporations, Processing/handling, Transport/storage, Governance, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Animal health, Animal welfare, Drugs, Quarantine, Plant protection Source: FAO, FAOLEX Product Safety and Free Movement Code of Georgia (No. 6157- IS of 2012) Legislation | Georgia | 2012 (2017) Keyword: Business/industry/corporations, Certification, Enforcement/compliance, Consumer protection, Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Inspection, International relations/cooperation, International organization, International trade, Packaging/labelling, Authorization/permit, Policy/planning, Processing/handling, Public health, Standards Source: FAO, FAOLEX