Order No. 10 validating the Sanitary and Veterinary Norm regarding the procedure for the registration/sanitary and veterinary authorization of units, collection centers, carriers and means of road transport in the field of animal health and protection and for the completion and repeal of certain normative acts in the sanitary and veterinary field and for food safety.

This Order delineates the veterinary health rules, establishing procedures for the registration and veterinary authorization of establishments, collection centers, carriers, and means of transport involved in animal health, welfare, and food safety. It operates within a broader regulatory framework aimed at animal protection, food safety, and public health, and emphasizes the importance of compliance with veterinary and sanitary legislation. The primary objective is to regulate activities related to breeding, transport, trade, and management of live animals and germinal products, ensuring adherence to health and welfare standards, and facilitating traceability and control in intra-community and export contexts. Key measures include detailed procedures for obtaining veterinary registration and authorization, documentation requirements, and operational standards for various establishments and transport means. The rules specify the scope of activities subject to regulation, such as breeding, transport, collection, and trade, and outline the criteria for approval, including infrastructural, personnel, and procedural standards. The document emphasizes the importance of biosecurity, animal welfare, and hygiene, with explicit instructions on record-keeping, assessment reports, and compliance checks. It also delineates the process for issuing, suspending, or revoking authorizations, along with timelines and procedural steps, thereby establishing a comprehensive legal framework for enforcement and oversight. Implementation mechanisms involve administrative procedures for application processing, verification, and certification, with responsibilities assigned to veterinary and food safety authorities at regional and national levels. The text specifies timelines for application review, re-evaluation, and issuance of certificates, and details the use of electronic registers and databases such as TRACES NT for traceability. Secondary themes include procedural safeguards, documentation standards, and stakeholder engagement, including operators, veterinarians, and authorities, all explicitly described to ensure transparency, accountability, and compliance within the regulatory process.