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Resolution No. 99 of 2001 regulating the veterinary quarantine.

Country/Territory
Yemen
Document type
Regulation
Date
2001
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Official Gazette No. 6, 31 March 2001, 5 pp.
Subject
Livestock
Keyword
Animal health Authorization/permit Certification Hygiene/sanitary procedures Inspection International trade Pests/diseases Quarantine Registration Royalties/fees Vaccination
Geographical area
Asia, Indian Ocean, Least Developed Countries, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Western Asia
Entry into force notes
This Resolution enters into force on 31 March 2001.
Abstract

This Resolution is composed of 16 articles. Terms and definitions are given in articles 1 and 2. Introduction or taking out of animal consignments without previous veterinary certificates issued by the Official Authority of the country of origin shall be prohibited (art. 3). All animal consignments shall be subjected to the control and inspection in accordance with veterinary measures (art. 4). Introduction or taking out of animal consignments should be carried out only through official crossing points (art. 5). The importation and exportation of veterinary medicines and vaccinations is allowed only by previous licences issued by the competent authority (art. 7). The Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation will issue the necessary regulations and resolutions for the implementation of this Resolution in particular: on crossing points; measures of quarantine; requirements and sources for animal consignments; fees and taxes for veterinary certificates; technical and sanitary requirements for quarantine; measures for registration of animal medicines and vaccinations; measures for the issuance of importation licences of vaccination; etc. (art. 15).

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