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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