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Regulation (EC) No 2160/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 November 2003 on the control of salmonella and other specified food-borne zoonotic agents

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ANNEX IIU.K.CONTROL OF ZOONOSES AND ZOONOTIC AGENTS LISTED IN ANNEX I

A.General requirements for F1... control programmesU.K.

The programme must take into account the nature of the zoonosis and/or zoonotic agent concerned and the specific situation in the [F2constituent territory]. It must:

(a)

state the aim of the programme taking into consideration the importance of the zoonosis or zoonotic agent concerned;

(b)

comply with the minimum sampling requirements laid down in part B;

(c)

where relevant, comply with the specific requirements laid down in parts C to E; and

(d)

specify the following points:

1

1.GeneralU.K.

1.1.The occurrence of the zoonosis or zoonotic agent concerned in the [F3constituent territory].U.K.
1.2.The geographical area or, where appropriate, the epidemiological units, in which the programme will be implemented.U.K.
1.3.The structure and organisation of the relevant competent authorities.U.K.
1.4.Approved laboratories where samples collected within the programme are analysed.U.K.
1.5.Methods used in the examination of the zoonosis or zoonotic agent.U.K.
1.6.Official controls (including sampling schemes) at feed, flock and/or herd level.U.K.
1.7.Official controls (including sampling schemes) at other stages of the food chain.U.K.
1.8.Measures taken by the competent authorities with regard to animals or products in which zoonoses or zoonotic agents have been detected, in particular to protect public health; and any preventive measures taken, such as vaccination.U.K.
1.9.Relevant [F4legislation] concerning the activities referred to in Article 1(3)(b).U.K.
1.10.Any financial assistance provided to food and feed businesses in the context of the F5... control programme;U.K.

2.Concerning food and feed businesses covered by the programmeU.K.

2.1.The structure of the production of the given species and products thereof.U.K.
2.2.The structure of the production of feed.U.K.
2.3.Relevant guides for good animal husbandry practices or other guidelines (mandatory or voluntary) defining at least:U.K.
  • hygiene management at farms,

  • measures to prevent incoming infections carried by animals, feed, drinking water, people working at farms, and

  • hygiene in transporting animals to and from farms.

2.4.Routine veterinary supervision of farms.U.K.
2.5.Registration of farms.U.K.
2.6.Record-keeping at farms.U.K.
2.7.Documents to accompany animals when dispatched.U.K.
2.8.Other relevant measures to ensure the traceability of animals.U.K.

B.Minimum sampling requirementsU.K.

1.After the relevant control programme referred to in Article 5 has been approved, food business operators must have samples taken and analysed to test for the zoonoses and zoonotic agents listed in Annex I, column 1, respecting the minimum sampling requirements set out in the following table.U.K.

a

The results of the analysis on the samples must be known before the animals leave for the slaughterhouse.

1. Zoonosis or zoonotic agent2. Animal population3. Phases of production which sampling must cover
All salmonella serotypes with public health significanceBreeding flocks of Gallus gallus:
rearing flocks
day-old chicks
four-week-old birds
two weeks before moving to laying phase or laying unit
adult breeding flocks
every second week during the laying period
All salmonella serotypes with public health significanceLaying hens:
rearing flocks
day-old chicks
pullets two weeks before moving to laying phase or laying unit
laying flocks
every 15 weeks during the laying phase
All salmonella serotypes with public health significanceBroilers
birds leaving for slaughtera
All salmonella serotypes with public health significanceTurkeys
birds leaving for slaughtera
All salmonella serotypes with public health significanceHerds of pigs:
breeding pigs
animals leaving for slaughter or carcases at the slaughterhouse
slaughter pigs
animals leaving for slaughter or carcases at the slaughterhouse

2.The requirements laid down in point 1 are without prejudice to the requirements of [F6retained EU law] concerning ante mortem inspection.U.K.

3.The results of the analysis must be recorded, together with the following information:U.K.

(a)

date and place of sampling; and

(b)

identification of the flock/herd.

4.Immunological testing may not be used if the animals have been vaccinated, unless it has been proven that the vaccine used does not interfere with the testing method applied.U.K.

[F7C. Specific requirements concerning breeding flocks of Gallus gallus and breeding turkeys U.K.

1.The measures laid down in points 3 to 5 must be taken whenever the analysis of samples taken in accordance with part B, or in accordance with the testing schemes set out in the Annexes to [F8Commission Regulations (EC) No 200/2010 and (EC) No 1190/2012], indicates the presence of Salmonella Enteritidis or Salmonella Typhimurium in a breeding flock of Gallus gallus or breeding turkeys in the circumstances set out in point 2.]U.K.

2.

(a)

If the competent authority has approved the method of analysis used for samples taken in accordance with part B, it may require that the measures laid down in points 3 to 5 be taken when such analysis detects the presence of Salmonella enteritidis or Salmonella typhimurium.

(b)

Otherwise, the measures laid down in points 3 to 5 must be taken whenever the competent authority confirms a suspicion of the presence of Salmonella enteritidis or Salmonella typhimurium arising from the analysis of samples carried out in accordance with part B.

3.Non-incubated eggs from the flock must be destroyed.U.K.

However, such eggs may be used for human consumption if they are treated in a manner that guarantees the elimination of Salmonella enteritidis and Salmonella typhimurium in accordance with [F9retained EU law] on food hygiene.

4.All birds, including day-old chicks, in the flock must be slaughtered or destroyed so as to reduce as much as possible the risk of spreading salmonella. Slaughtering must be carried out in accordance with [F10retained EU law] on food hygiene. Products derived from such birds may be placed on the market for human consumption in accordance with [F10retained EU law] on food hygiene and F11... part E. If not destined for human consumption, such products must be used or disposed of in accordance with [F12Regulation (EC) No 1069/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council laying down health rules as regards animal by-products and derived products not intended for human consumption.] U.K.

5.Where eggs for hatching from flocks in which Salmonella enteritidis or Salmonella typhimurium is present are still present in a hatchery, they must be destroyed or treated in accordance with Regulation (EC) No [F131069/2009].U.K.

[F146.All references in this section to ‘ Salmonella Typhimurium ’ shall also include monophasic Salmonella Typhimurium with the antigenic formula [X11 ,4,[5],12:i:-].]U.K.

[F15D. Specific requirements concerning flocks of laying hens U.K.

1.Eggs shall not be used for direct human consumption as table eggs unless they originate from a commercial flock of laying hens subject to a F16... control programme established under Article 5 and not under official restriction.U.K.

2. Eggs originating from flocks with unknown health status, that are suspected of being infected or that are infected with Salmonella serotypes for which a target for reduction has been set or which were identified as the source of infection in a specific human foodborne outbreak, may be used for human consumption only if treated in a manner that guarantees the destruction of all Salmonella serotypes with public health significance in accordance with [F17retained EU law] on food hygiene. U.K.

Eggs originating from flocks with unknown health status, that are suspected of being infected or that are infected with Salmonella serotypes for which a target for reduction has been set or which were identified as the source of infection in a specific human foodborne outbreak, shall be:

(a)

considered as Class B eggs as defined in Article 2(4) of [F18Commission Regulation (EC) No 589/2008 laying down detailed rules for implementing Council Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 as regards marketing standards for eggs;]

(b)

marked with the indication referred to in Article 10 of Commission Regulation (EC) No [F19589/2008] which clearly distinguishes them from Class A eggs prior to being placed on the market;

(c)

prohibited access to packaging centres unless the competent authority is satisfied with the measures to prevent possible cross-contamination of eggs from other flocks.

3.When birds from infected flocks are slaughtered or destroyed, steps must be taken to reduce the risk of spreading zoonoses as far as possible. Slaughtering shall be carried out in accordance with [F20retained EU law] on food hygiene. Products derived from such birds may be placed on the market for human consumption in accordance with [F20retained EU law] on food hygiene and F21... part E. If not destined for human consumption, such products must be used or disposed of in accordance with Regulation (EC) No [F221069/2009].U.K.

4. In order to exclude false-positive initial results, the competent authority may lift the restrictions laid down in point 2 of this Part: U.K.

(a)

when the flock of layers is not the source of infection for humans by the consumption of eggs or egg products F23...; and

(b)

where the flock is subjected to a F24... control programme established under Article 5 and Salmonella serotypes for which a target for reduction has been set, is not confirmed by the following sampling protocol carried out by the competent authority:

(i)

the technical specifications [F25that were presented at the meeting of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health on 15 July 2004]; however, a sub-sample of 25 grams must be collected of each faecal material and dust sample for analysis; all samples must be analysed separately;

or

(ii)

bacteriological investigation of the caeca and oviducts of 300 birds;

or

(iii)

bacteriological investigation of the shell and the content of 4 000 eggs of each flock in pools of maximum 40 eggs.

In addition to the sampling in point (b), the competent authority shall verify the absence of the use of antimicrobials, potentially affecting the result of the analyses of the sampling.]

E.Specific requirement concerning fresh meatU.K.

[F261.F27... Fresh poultry meat from animal populations listed in Annex I shall meet the relevant microbiological criterion set out in Row 1.28 of Chapter 1 of Annex I to Commission Regulation (EC) No 2073/2005(1).]U.K.

2.F28...U.K.

3.The criterion laid down in paragraph 1 does not apply to fresh poultry meat destined for industrial heat treatment or another treatment to eliminate salmonella in accordance with [F29retained EU law] on food hygiene.U.K.

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