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

ANNEX I U.K.

Specified zoonoses and zoonotic agents for which Community targets for the reduction of prevalence are to be established pursuant to Article 4

a These dates are based on the assumption that comparable data on prevalence will be available at least six months before the establishment of the target. If such data were not available, the date for the establishment of the target would be postponed accordingly.
1. Zoonosis or zoonotic agent	2. Animal population	3. Stage of food chain	4. Date by which target must be establisheda	5. Date from which testing must take place
All salmonella serotypes with public health significance	Breeding flocks of Gallus gallus	Primary production	[F1 18 months after the date of entry into force of this Regulation.]	18 months after the date referred to in column 4
All salmonella serotypes with public health significance	Laying hens	Primary production	24 months after the date of entry into force of this Regulation.	18 months after the date referred to in column 4
All salmonella serotypes with public health significance	Broilers	Primary production	36 months after the date of entry into force of this Regulation.	18 months after the date referred to in column 4
All salmonella serotypes with public health significance	Turkeys	Primary production	48 months after the date of entry into force of this Regulation.	18 months after the date referred to in column 4
All salmonella serotypes with public health significance	Herds of slaughter pigs	Slaughter	48 months after the date of entry into force of this Regulation.	18 months after the date referred to in column 4
All salmonella serotypes with public health significance	Breeding herds of pigs	Primary production	60 months after the date of entry into force of this Regulation.	18 months after the date referred to in column 4

Textual Amendments

F1 Substituted by Commission Regulation (EC) No 1003/2005 of 30 June 2005 implementing Regulation (EC) No 2160/2003 as regards a Community target for the reduction of the prevalence of certain salmonella serotypes in breeding flocks of Gallus gallus and amending Regulation (EC) No 2160/2003 (Text with EEA relevance).

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

A. General requirements for national control programmes U.K.

The programme must take into account the nature of the zoonosis and/or zoonotic agent concerned and the specific situation in the Member State. 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. General U.K.

1.1. The occurrence of the zoonosis or zoonotic agent concerned in the Member State with specific reference to the results obtained in the framework of monitoring in accordance with Article 4 of Directive 2003/99/EC. 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 national legislation, including any national provisions 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 national control programme; U.K.

2. Concerning food and feed businesses covered by the programme U.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 requirements U.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 agent	2. Animal population	3. Phases of production which sampling must cover
All salmonella serotypes with public health significance	Breeding 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 significance	Laying 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 significance	Broilers	— birds leaving for slaughtera
All salmonella serotypes with public health significance	Turkeys	— birds leaving for slaughtera
All salmonella serotypes with public health significance	Herds 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 Community legislation 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.

[F2 C. 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 Commission Regulations (EC) No 1003/2005 (1) and (EC) No 584/2008 (2) , 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 Community legislation 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 Community legislation on food hygiene. Products derived from such birds may be placed on the market for human consumption in accordance with Community legislation on food hygiene and, once applicable, part E. If not destined for human consumption, such products must be used or disposed of in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1774/2002 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 3 October 2002 laying down health rules concerning animal by-products not intended for human consumption(3). 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 1774/2002. U.K.

Textual Amendments

F2 Substituted by Commission Regulation (EC) No 213/2009 of 18 March 2009 amending Regulation (EC) No 2160/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council and Regulation (EC) No 1003/2005 as regards the control and testing of Salmonella in breeding flocks of Gallus gallus and turkeys (Text with EEA relevance).

[F3 D. 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 national 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 Community legislation 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 Commission Regulation (EC) No 557/2007 laying down detailed rules for implementing Council Regulation (EC) No 1028/2006 on marketing standards for eggs (4) ;

(b)

marked with the indication referred to in Article 10 of Commission Regulation (EC) No 557/2007 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 Community legislation on food hygiene. Products derived from such birds may be placed on the market for human consumption in accordance with Community legislation on food hygiene and, once applicable, part E. If not destined for human consumption, such products must be used or disposed of in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1774/2002. 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 as a result of the epidemiological investigation of food-borne outbreaks in accordance with Article 8 of Directive 2003/99/EC; and

(b)

where the flock is subjected to a national 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 referred to in Article 5 of Commission Decision 2004/665/EC (seven samples); 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.]

Textual Amendments

F3 Substituted by Commission Regulation (EC) No 1237/2007 of 23 October 2007 amending Regulation (EC) No 2160/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council and Decision 2006/696/EC as regards the placing on the market of eggs from Salmonella infected flocks of laying hens (Text with EEA relevance).

E. Specific requirement concerning fresh meat U.K.

1. With effect from 84 months after entry into force of this Regulation, fresh poultry meat from animals listed in Annex I may not be placed on the market for human consumption unless it meets the following criterion: U.K.

‘Salmonella: absence in 25 grams’

2. Within 72 months of entry into force of this Regulation, detailed rules for this criterion will be laid down in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 14(2). These will specify, in particular, sampling schemes and analytical methods. 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 Community legislation on food hygiene. U.K.

ANNEX III U.K. Specific criteria to determine salmonella serotypes with public health significance

When determining which are the salmonella serotypes with public health significance to which Community targets will apply, account must be taken of the following criteria:

1.

the most frequent salmonella serotypes in human salmonellosis on the basis of data collected through EC monitoring systems;

2.

the route of infection (that is, the presence of the serotype in relevant animal populations and feed);

3.

whether any serotype shows a rapid and recent ability to spread and to cause disease in humans and animals;

4.

whether any serotypes show increased virulence, for instance as regards invasiveness, or resistance to relevant therapies for human infections.

(1)

[F2 OJ L 170, 1.7.2005, p. 12 .]

(2)

[F2 OJ L 162, 21.6.2008, p. 3 .]

(3)

OJ L 273, 10.10.2002, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 808/2003 (OJ L 117, 13.5.2003, p. 1).

(4)

[F3 OJ L 132, 24.5.2007, p. 5 .]

Textual Amendments

F2 Substituted by Commission Regulation (EC) No 213/2009 of 18 March 2009 amending Regulation (EC) No 2160/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council and Regulation (EC) No 1003/2005 as regards the control and testing of Salmonella in breeding flocks of Gallus gallus and turkeys (Text with EEA relevance).

F3 Substituted by Commission Regulation (EC) No 1237/2007 of 23 October 2007 amending Regulation (EC) No 2160/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council and Decision 2006/696/EC as regards the placing on the market of eggs from Salmonella infected flocks of laying hens (Text with EEA relevance).