Council of the European Union 23 October 2001, Council Directive 2001/89/EC of 23 October 2001 on Community measures for the control of classical swine fever (Text with EEA relevance)

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Council Directive 2001/89/EC establishes minimum Community measures for the control of classical swine fever, aiming to protect animal health and facilitate trade in pig products. Key provisions include mandatory notification of suspected cases, immediate control measures upon confirmation of the disease, and the establishment of harmonized diagnostic procedures and Community reference laboratories. The directive mandates Member States to implement effective contingency plans and ensures that emergency vaccination and other measures are applied as necessary to prevent the spread of the disease.AI