Veterinary Medicine Law (2001)

Subject

Livestock, Food & nutrition

Keyword

Meat Milk/dairy products Food quality control/food safety Disinfection/disinfestation Drugs Animal health Pests/diseases Animal welfare Basic legislation Animal feed/feedstuffs Internal trade Authorization/permit Governance Procedural matters

Geographical area

Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Northern Europe

Abstract

This Law regulates veterinary medicine. Its purpose is to regulate the prevention and combating of infectious animal diseases, veterinary medical practice, the circulation of products of animal origin, veterinary control of the import and transit of animal products and products of animal origin, and determine the rights and obligations of State and local government institutions, as well as of individual persons, in this field. The Law further provides food and veterinary service; infectious animal diseases and their prevention; liquidation and prevention of danger of epizootic outbreaks; combating of infectious animal diseases (except epizootic) monitored by the state; supervision of circulation of products of animal origin; distribution of unprocessed food products of animal origin and veterinary expert-examination; veterinary control on the state border and in customs warehouses; rights of veterinary medical practice; rights and obligations of a practising veterinarian; and rights and obligations of animal owners.

Full text

English/Latvian

Website

likumi.lv

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Cabinet Regulation No. 147 of 2004 on Procedures for the Veterinary Check of Products of Animal Origin upon Introduction from Third Countries into Latvia

Legislation | Latvia | 2004 (2005)

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, International trade, Inspection, Certification, Hygiene/sanitary procedures

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Cabinet Regulation No. 416 of 2017 on Procedures for the Supervision and Control of Chronic Wasting Disease

Legislation | Latvia | 2017

Keyword: International trade, Pests/diseases, Transport/storage, Procedural matters, Quarantine, Hygiene/sanitary procedures

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Cabinet Regulation No. 146 of 2004 on Veterinary Check Procedures, which must be Complied with upon Introduction into Latvia of Animals from Third Countries.

Legislation | Latvia | 2004

Keyword: Animal health, Inspection, International trade, Hygiene/sanitary procedures

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Cabinet Regulation No. 809 of 2014 on Procedures for Monitoring, Controlling and Eradicating American Foulbrood

Legislation | Latvia | 2014 (2016)

Keyword: Apiculture/sericulture, Pests/diseases, Procedural matters, Quarantine, Policy/planning, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Animal health, Animal production

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Cabinet Regulation No. 1393 of 2009 on Veterinary Requirements for the Handling of Poultry and Lagomorpha Meat in a Small Quantity

Legislation | Latvia | 2009

Keyword: Poultry products, Meat, Consumer protection, Internal trade, Smallholders/peasants, Food quality control/food safety

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Cabinet Regulation No. 63 of 2013 on Procedures for the Taking of Preventive and Eradication Measures of Brucellosis for Swine

Legislation | Latvia | 2013

Keyword: Animal health, Swine, Pests/diseases, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Vaccination

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Cabinet Regulation No. 90 of 2012 on Procedures for the Monitoring and Exchange of Information Regarding Such Infectious Diseases to Which Both Animals and Humans are Susceptible

Legislation | Latvia | 2012 (2012)

Keyword: Pests/diseases, Monitoring, Animal health, Drugs

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Cabinet Regulation No. 127 of 2002 on Procedures for Liquidation and Prevention of Danger of Epizootic Outbreaks

Legislation | Latvia | 2002

Keyword: Animal health, Quarantine, Pests/diseases, Disinfection/disinfestation, Hazards, Procedural matters, Hygiene/sanitary procedures

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Cabinet Regulation No. 494 of 2003 on Procedures regarding Importation of Milk and Milk-Based Products into Latvia

Legislation | Latvia | 2003

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Milk/dairy products, International trade, Public health, Transport/storage, Treated food, Hygiene/sanitary procedures

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Cabinet Regulation No. 87 of 2002 on Procedures for Residue Control and Financing thereof

Legislation | Latvia | 2002

Keyword: Aquaculture, Aquatic animals, MRL-maximum residue limit, Monitoring, Cattle, Swine, Sheep/goats, Equine-animals, Poultry, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Public health, Animal health, Environmental standards, Research, Residues, Inspection, Standards, Protection of environment, Water quality standards, Surface water, Potable water, Freshwater pollution, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Cabinet Regulation No. 644 of 2013 on Procedures for the Control of the Presence of Specific Substances and their Residues in Animals and Animal Products, and for its Financing

Legislation | Latvia | 2013

Keyword: Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Hormones/steroids, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, MRL-maximum residue limit, Public health, Residues, Standards, Food quality control/food safety, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Animal health

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Cabinet Regulation No. 1121 on the Procedures for issuing Veterinary (Health) Certificates for Animals and Products of Animal Origin and General Veterinary Requirements for the Circulation of Food Products of Animal Origin

Legislation | Latvia | 2010 (2014)

Keyword: Certification, Food quality control/food safety, Internal trade, Meat, Public health, Animal health, Animal production

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Cabinet Regulation No. 433 of 2010 on Veterinary and Hygiene Requirements for the Circulation of Fresh Fishery Products in Small Quantities

Legislation | Latvia | 2010

Keyword: Fish products, Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Internal trade, Vending

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Cabinet Regulation No. 597 of 2016 on Veterinary, Hygiene, and Harmlessness Requirements for the Handling of Raw Milk

Legislation | Latvia | 2016

Keyword: Access-to-information, Milk/dairy products, Food quality control/food safety, Processing/handling, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Packaging/labelling, Standards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Cabinet Regulation No. 337 of 2018 on Procedures for the Monitoring, Control, and Eradication of the Scrapie Disease

Legislation | Latvia | 2018

Keyword: Animal health, Pests/diseases, Monitoring, Risk assessment/management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Cabinet Regulation No. 681 of 2019 on Regulations Regarding the Procedures for Calculating and Making Payments for the Activities of State Supervision and Control and Paid Services of the Food and Veterinary Service

Legislation | Latvia | 2019

Keyword: Authorization/permit, Governance, Inspection, Institution, Monitoring, Procedural matters, Royalties/fees, Food quality control/food safety

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Cabinet Regulation No. 320 of 2010 on Veterinary Requirements for Handling of Bovine, Porcine, Ovine and Caprine Species Animal Semen, Ova and Embryos in the Territory of Latvia and Minimum Equipment Required for a Provider of Artificial Insemination of Bovines, Porcines, Ovines and Caprines

Legislation | Latvia | 2010 (2018)

Keyword: Cattle, Sheep/goats, Swine, Ranching/captive breeding, Genetic resources, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Biotechnology

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Cabinet Regulation No. 743 of 2009 on Pig Welfare Requirements

Legislation | Latvia | 2009

Keyword: Swine, Animal welfare, Institution, Governance, Enforcement/compliance, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Inspection, Pests/diseases, Animal health

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Cabinet Regulation No. 744 of 2009 on Welfare Requirements of Laying Hens and Procedures for Registration of Establishments Keeping Laying Hens

Legislation | Latvia | 2009 (2012)

Keyword: Poultry, Animal welfare, Business/industry/corporations, Registration, Hygiene/sanitary procedures

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Cabinet Regulation No. 831 of 2009 on Restrictions in the Use of Medicinal Products on Animals and the Requirements for the Circulation of Animals and Products of Animal Origin if Medicinal Products are Used on Animals

Legislation | Latvia | 2009

Keyword: Drugs, Animal health, Business/industry/corporations, Authorization/permit, Internal trade, Pests/diseases

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Cabinet Regulation No. 988 of 2011 on Procedures for the Taking of Preventive and Eradication Measures of Brucellosis for Ovine and Caprine Animals

Legislation | Latvia | 2011 (2012)

Keyword: Sheep/goats, Pests/diseases, Animal health, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Vaccination

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Cabinet Regulation No. 1647 of 2009 on Veterinary Requirements for the Circulation of Bovine Animals and Swine

Legislation | Latvia | 2009

Keyword: Cattle, Swine, Internal trade, Registration, Business/industry/corporations, Data collection/reporting, Animal welfare

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Cabinet Regulation No. 358 of 2015 on Requirements for Retail Establishments that Deliver Home-produced and Home-prepared Food of Animal Origin

Legislation | Latvia | 2015

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Meat, Poultry products, Smallholders/peasants, Vending, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Milk/dairy products, Apiculture/sericulture, Fish products

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Cabinet Regulation No. 328 of 2013 on Requirements for Slaughterhouses if Meat of Animals Slaughtered Therein is Sold on the Domestic Market in Small Quantities

Legislation | Latvia | 2013

Keyword: Slaughtering, Meat, Internal trade, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Food quality control/food safety, Consumer protection, Packaging/labelling, Access-to-information

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Cabinet Regulation No. 407 of 2006 on Welfare Requirements of Animals in Animal Shelters and Animal Boarding Facilities, Procedures for Transferring Animals to Animal Shelters or Animal Boarding Facilities, as well as Procedures for Registration of Animal Shelters and Animal Boarding Facilities

Legislation | Latvia | 2006 (2008)

Keyword: Animal welfare, Registration, Inspection, Governance, Local government

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Cabinet Regulation No. 291 of 2015 on Set of Biosecurity Measures for Holdings Where Livestock is Kept

Legislation | Latvia | 2015 (2017)

Keyword: Biosecurity, Animal welfare, Business/industry/corporations, Camelids, Ranching/captive breeding, Cattle, Pests/diseases, Disinfection/disinfestation, Sheep/goats, International trade, Policy/planning, Poultry, Procedural matters, Risk assessment/management, Swine, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Animal health

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Cabinet Regulation No. 881 of 2012 on Procedures for the Taking of Prevention and Eradication Measures of Brucellosis in Bovine Animals

Legislation | Latvia | 2012

Keyword: Cattle, Animal health, Governance, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Pests/diseases

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Cabinet Regulation No. 251 of 2014 on Procedures for Performing Surveillance, Control and Eradication of the Disease Maedi-Visna in Ovine Animals

Legislation | Latvia | 2014 (2015)

Keyword: Sheep/goats, Animal health, Pests/diseases, Certification, Inspection, Monitoring

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Cabinet Regulation No. 844 of 2008 on Procedures for the Circulation of Poultry and Hatching Eggs

Legislation | Latvia | 2008 (2012)

Keyword: Poultry, Internal trade, International trade, Inspection, Ranching/captive breeding, Pests/diseases, Transport/storage, Animal health

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Cabinet Regulation No. 178 of 2010 on Procedures for the Prevention and Combating of Rabies

Legislation | Latvia | 2010 (2015)

Keyword: Animal health, Pests/diseases, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Cabinet Regulation No. 34 of 2010 on Veterinary Requirements for the Circulation of Animals Not Referred to in Other Laws and Regulations Regarding Veterinary Control

Legislation | Latvia | 2010 (2013)

Keyword: International trade, Procedural matters, Transport/storage, Animal health, Authorization/permit, Endangered species, Trade in species, Wild fauna, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX