The Avian Influenza and Influenza of Avian Origin in Mammals Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2007 No. 68

PART VI N.I. MEASURES ON CONFIRMATION OF LOW PATHOGENIC AVIAN INFLUENZA

Movement of eggs from premises where low pathogenic avian influenza is confirmed N.I.

48.—(1) If the Department directs that poultry on infected premises are to be slaughtered at a designated slaughterhouse, it must not grant a licence for the movement of eggs off the premises prior to the poultry being sent for slaughter unless it is satisfied that the movement would not significantly increase the risk of the spread of low pathogenic avian influenza.

(2) The Department may only grant a licence for the movement of such eggs—

(a) to a designated egg packing centre, in disposable packaging;

(b) to an egg processing plant; or

(c) for disposal.

Commencement Information

I1 Reg. 48 in operation at 10.2.2007, see reg. 1