Regulation (EC) No 2160/2003 of the European Parliament and of the CouncilShow full title

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

[F1C. 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 [F2Commission 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.

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2.

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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 [F3retained EU law] on food hygiene.

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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 [F4retained EU law] on food hygiene. Products derived from such birds may be placed on the market for human consumption in accordance with [F4retained EU law] on food hygiene and F5... part E. If not destined for human consumption, such products must be used or disposed of in accordance with [F6Regulation (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.

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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 [F71069/2009].U.K.

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[F86.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.

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