Decree of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry on the control of category A animal diseases (No. 628 of 2023).
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Type of law
Regulation
Abstract
The present Decree, adopted by the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, applies to the control of Category A animal diseases as defined in Article 3(1)(3) of the Animal Diseases Act (76/2021). It contains provisions regarding: 1) a ban on vaccination of animals against Category A diseases; 2) exemptions from the requirements for animal health certificates during the movement of terrestrial animals and products within the country; 3) final disinfection in a facility where the presence of a disease has been confirmed; 4) zones to be established due to African swine fever, and measures for disease control in these zones. The Swedish Food Agency shall, as risk-reducing and biosecurity measures referred to in Articles 64 and 65 of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/687, adopt the measures described in Article 7.
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Entry into force notes
This Decree enters into force on 21 April 2023.
Repealed
No
Source language
English
Legislation status
in force
Legislation Amendment
No
Original title
Jord- och skogsbruksministeriets f rordning om bek mpning av djursjukdomar i kategori a.
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