Legislative Decree No. 199 implementing Directive 2009/158/EC on animal health conditions governing intra-Community trade in, and imports from third countries of, poultry and hatching eggs.
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Abstract
In accordance with the principles and rules laid down under Directive 2009/158/EC, this Legislative Decree establishes sanitary provisions governing the trade with other EU Member States as well the importation from third countries of poultry and hatching eggs. Only products from recognized establishments may be admitted. The Legislative Decree lays down detailed rules on health conditions to be complied with. This includes vaccination of animals, inspection to ensure the absence of diseases, slaughtering, transport conditions and documentation required (health certification). Specific provisions concern conditions for game. In case of infringements, the penalties specified in article 26 shall apply.
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Entry into force notes
The Legislative Decree entered into force on 31 January 2015.
Repealed
No
Serial Imprint
Gazzetta Ufficiale della Repubblica Italiana No. 12, 16 January 2015.
Source language
English
Legislation Amendment
No
Original title
Decreto Legislativo n. 199: Attuazione della direttiva 2009/158/CE relativa alle norme di polizia sanitaria per gli scambi intracomunitari e le importazioni in provenienza dai Paesi terzi di pollame e uova da cova.