Ministerial Decree No. 1726 of 2010 on the import of ornamental birds. País/Territorio Egipto Tipo de documento Reglamento Fecha 2010 Fuente FAO, FAOLEX Materia Ganado Palabra clave Pájaros Comercio internacional Higiene/procedimientos sanitarios Plagas/enfermedades Certificación Cuarentena Sanidad animal Área geográphica Africa, Mediterráneo, Medio Oriente, Africa del Norte y Cercano Oriente, Africa del Norte, Mar Rojo & Golfo de Adén Entry into force notes This Decree enters into force the day after its publication in the Official Gazette. Resumen This Decree addresses issues of import of ornamental birds and it is composed of 8 articles. Article one lifts the prohibition on the import of ornamental birds depending on today’s epidemiological situation for the import process of each country. Article 2 states that the import of ornamental birds should be free of epidemic and infectious diseases especially bird flu. Article 3 provides for the quarantine and health requirements and certificates by the General Committee of Veterinary Services. Upon the arrival of the ornamental birds in Egypt, samples are taken for testing and the birds are only released if tests are negative. Texto completo Árabe Página web www.agr-egypt.gov.eg