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Veterinary Public Health Ordinance, 1999.

Country/Territory
Malaysia
Territorial subdivision
Sarawak
Document type
Legislation
Date
1999 (2002)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Ordinance to consolidate the laws on animal health and welfare and to promote veterinary public health in Sarawak and matters incidental thereto or connected therewith.
Subject
Livestock, Food & nutrition, Fisheries
Keyword
Animal feed/feedstuffs Animal welfare Drugs Vaccination Authorization/permit Offences/penalties International trade Processing/handling Transport/storage Fish disease Fish products Royalties/fees Certification Inspection Animal health Food quality control/food safety Hygiene/sanitary procedures Meat Basic legislation Animal production Public health Quarantine Pests/diseases Slaughtering Swine
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, South-Eastern Asia
Abstract

This Ordinance consists of 103 Sections divided into 11 Parts: Preliminary (I); Administration (II); Import and Export of Animals, Fish and Animal or Fish Products (III); Prevention of Animal and Fish Diseases (IV); Livestock Farming(V); Animal or Fish Feeds and Veterinary Drugs (VI); Abattoirs and Meat Processing Factories, Etc. (VII); Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (VIII); Licensing and Fees (IX);Powers of Entry, Investigation, Seizure and Arrest (X); Miscellaneous (XI).

Full text
English
Website
lawnet.sarawak.gov.my

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Veterinary Public Health (Control of Livestock Farming) Rules, 2003.

Legislation | Malaysia | 2003

Keyword: Aquaculture, Aquatic animals, Transport/storage, Certification, Authorization/permit, Public health, Animal health, Animal production, Waste disposal, Waste management, Waste non-domestic sources

Source: FAO, FAOLEX