Classical Swine Fever (England) Order 2003 (S.I. No. 2329 of 2003).

This Order, which applies to England, implements Council Directive 2001/89/EC revising Community measures for the control of classical swine fever. The Order: (a) requires any person who suspects that a pig or carcase is infected with classical swine fever (the disease) to notify the Divisional Veterinary Manager and not to move anything that might be infected with the disease off the premises pending the arrival of a veterinary inspector (art. 4); (b) requires a veterinary inspector to serve a notice imposing the requirements set out in the notice to be complied with in circumstances where he suspects the disease may exist (art. 5); (c) permits a veterinary inspector to serve a further notice imposing additional restrictions (art. 6); (d) where the presence of the disease is confirmed on a holding, requires a veterinary inspector to serve a notice on the occupier of the holding requiring him to ensure that the restrictions and requirements in article 5 and any applicable requirements of article 6 are carried out (art. 7); (e) provides for the establishment of temporary control zones (art. 10); (f) sets out requirements for cleansing and disinfection (art. 12).