The Avian Influenza and Influenza of Avian Origin in Mammals (Wales) Order 2006

1. Introductory Text

2. PART 1 Introduction

   1. 1. Title, application and commencement

   2. 2. Interpretation

   3. 3. Scope of the Act and of this Order

   4. 4. Declarations, licences, notices and designations under this Order

   5. 5. Controlled zones

3. PART 2 Preventive measures

   1. 6. Measures to reduce the risk of transmission of avian influenza

   2. 7. Surveillance for avian influenza

4. PART 3 Measures on suspicion of avian influenza

   1. 8. Disapplication of measures to regulated places

   2. 9. Notification procedures and precautions to be taken where avian influenza is suspected

   3. 10. Notice of restrictions where avian influenza is suspected on premises

   4. 11. Derogations from restrictions applicable at suspect premises

   5. 12. Veterinary inquiries and sampling

   6. 13. Measures to minimise the risk of the spread of avian influenza from suspect premises

   7. 14. Restrictions where avian influenza is suspected in transit

   8. 15. Measures in a temporary movement restriction zone

   9. 16. Additional restrictions at suspect premises

   10. 17. Declaration of a temporary control zone around the suspect premises

5. PART 4 Measures on confirmation of highly pathogenic avian influenza at premises other than regulated places

   1. 18. Disapplication of measures to regulated places

   2. 19. Restrictions on confirmation of highly pathogenic avian influenza

   3. 20. Killing of birds on premises

   4. 21. Movement of birds off premises for killing

   5. 22. Measures on special category premises

   6. 23. Tracing of meat and eggs from infected premises

   7. 24. Measures when meat and eggs have been traced

   8. 25. Veterinary inquiry at infected premises

   9. 26. Identification of contact premises

   10. 27. Restrictions at contact premises

   11. 28. Declaration of protection, surveillance and restricted zones

   12. 29. Size of zones

   13. 30. Measures in protection zones

   14. 31. Measures in surveillance zones

   15. 32. Restrictions on trade in things from areas where measures have been disapplied

   16. 33. Alternative measures where avian influenza is confirmed at a hatchery or in other captive birds on special category premises

   17. 34. Measures in restricted zones

   18. 35. Additional measures in protection, surveillance and restricted zones

   19. 36. Ending of protection, surveillance and restricted zones

6. PART 5 Measures on suspicion or confirmation of highly pathogenic avian influenza in regulated places and vehicles

   1. 37. Veterinary measures at slaughterhouses

   2. 38. Veterinary measures where avian influenza is suspected or confirmed in vehicles

   3. 39. Killing of birds in slaughterhouses where disease is suspected or confirmed

   4. 40. Poultry meat and by-products in slaughterhouses where disease is suspected or confirmed

   5. 41. Measures at border inspection posts

   6. 42. Measures if avian influenza is suspected or confirmed in a vehicle

   7. 43. Cleansing and disinfection of regulated places and vehicles

   8. 44. Reintroduction of poultry and other captive birds

   9. 45. Measures at other premises

7. PART 6 Measures on confirmation of low pathogenic avian influenza

   1. 46. Measures when low pathogenic avian influenza is confirmed

   2. 47. Killing of poultry and other captive birds

   3. 48. Movement of eggs from premises where low pathogenic avian influenza is confirmed

   4. 49. Veterinary surveillance of poultry

   5. 50. Measures on special category premises

   6. 51. Veterinary surveillance of birds

   7. 52. Tracing of poultry and eggs

   8. 53. Identification of contact premises

   9. 54. Restrictions at contact premises

   10. 55. Declaration of a low pathogenic avian influenza restricted zone

   11. 56. Size of zones

   12. 57. Measures in low pathogenic avian influenza restricted zones

8. PART 7 Measures to reduce the risk of the spread of influenza viruses of avian origin to other species

   1. 58. Tests on animals at premises where avian influenza is confirmed

   2. 59. Killing of mammals

   3. 60. Movements off the premises

   4. 61. Measures at other premises

   5. 62. Additional measures to control the spread of virus in mammals

9. PART 8 General measures on suspicion or confirmation of avian influenza

   1. 63. Treatment, labelling and movement of meat from poultry from a protection zone

   2. 64. Poultry moved to premises outside controlled zones other than for slaughter

   3. 65. Movements to egg processing plants

   4. 66. Cleansing, disinfection and treatment

   5. 67. Restocking

   6. 68. Surveillance at restocked commercial poultry premises

   7. 69. Additional measures at restocked commercial poultry premises

   8. 70. Measures at other restocked premises

   9. 71. Designation of premises to which things may be moved

   10. 72. Duty to provide reasonable assistance

   11. 73. Provision of information

   12. 74. Records of movements authorised by general licence

   13. 75. Retention and production of records

   14. 76. Duty to comply with declarations, licences and notices

   15. 77. Costs of compliance

   16. 78. Killing of birds and destruction of things which may be contaminated

   17. 79. Duty of the local authority to erect signs

10. PART 9 Inspection, enforcement, offences, amendments and revocations

    1. 80. Redirection of mammals, birds and eggs in transit

    2. 81. Veterinary investigations

    3. 82. Inspection of vehicles

    4. 83. General powers of inspectors

    5. 84. Powers of inspectors in case of default

    6. 85. Offences by bodies corporate

    7. 86. Ignorance of restriction or requirement

    8. 87. Enforcement

    9. 88. Revocations and amendments

11. Signature

12. 1. SCHEDULE 1

       Measures where avian influenza or avian influenza virus is suspected on premises

       1. 1. Record of poultry, other captive birds and mammals

       2. 2. Housing or isolation of poultry and other captive birds

       3. 3. Prohibition on movement of poultry and other captive birds to and from the premises

       4. 4. Prohibition on the removal of other things liable to transmit avian influenza

       5. 5. Prohibition on movement of people, animals and vehicles to and from the premises

       6. 6. Restrictions on the movement of eggs

       7. 7. Any person moving eggs under paragraph 6(a) must ensure that—...

       8. 8. No person is to tamper with a seal attached under...

       9. 9. Disinfection at entrances and exits

    2. SCHEDULE 2

       Measures on premises where highly pathogenic avian influenza is confirmed

       1. 1. Killing and seizure

       2. 2. Measures to minimise the risk of spread of avian influenza to wild birds

       3. 3. Disposal of carcases and eggs

       4. 4. Tracing

       5. 5. Cleansing and disinfection

       6. 6. Restocking

    3. SCHEDULE 3

       Cleansing and disinfection of premises other than regulated places and of any thing (including any vehicle) on those premises

       1. Part 1 General procedures for cleansing, disinfection and treatment

          1. 1. Any person carrying out cleansing, disinfection and treatment (including measures...

          2. 2. Any person using a disinfectant or degreasing agent under this...

          3. 3. A person cleansing and disinfecting under this Order must ensure...

          4. 4. A person washing with liquids applied under pressure must avoid...

          5. 5. A person who has cleansed and disinfected part of any...

          6. 6. A person carrying out a cleansing or disinfecting procedure must...

          7. 7. A person who makes such a record must keep it...

       2. Part 2 Specific procedures for the cleansing and disinfecting of infected premises

          1. 8. This Part applies to the cleansing and disinfecting of infected...

          2. 9. Preliminary cleansing and disinfecting

          3. 10. A person carrying out a cleansing or disinfection procedure must...

          4. 11. Following killing— (a) carcases must be sprayed with disinfectant;

          5. 12. Final cleansing and disinfecting

          6. 13. All surfaces must be subjected to the following procedures—

       3. Part 3 Disinfection of contaminated litter, manure and slurry

          1. 14. Manure and used bedding must— (a) be steam treated at...

          2. 15. Slurry must be stored for at least 60 days after...

          3. 16. Manure, litter and bedding which may be contaminated may, if...

          4. 17. The transport of such manure, litter or bedding must be...

    4. SCHEDULE 4

       Measures in a protection zone

       1. 1. Record keeping and duty to inform the National Assembly of birds' change in health

       2. 2. The occupier of any premises must make a record of...

       3. 3. Every person who is engaged in the transport or marketing...

       4. 4. The records referred to in paragraphs 2 and 3 above...

       5. 5. Paragraphs 1 and 3 do not apply to—

       6. 6. Isolation of poultry and other captive birds

       7. 7. If birds are kept isolated but not housed, the occupier...

       8. 8. Restrictions on the movement of poultry, other captive birds and mammals onto and off premises

       9. 9. Disposal of carcases

       10. 10. Biosecurity measures

       11. 11. Litter, poultry manure and slurry

       12. 12. Gatherings of poultry

       13. 13. Release of game

       14. 14. Restrictions on the movement of birds, eggs, poultry meat and carcases

       15. 15. Poultry and eggs may be transported through the zone on...

       16. 16. The movements referred to in paragraph 14(a) are the following—...

       17. 17. Requirements for the movement of poultry from premises in the zone for immediate slaughter at a slaughterhouse

       18. 18. Requirements for the movement of poultry meat from poultry sent to a designated slaughterhouse from premises within the zone

       19. 19. Requirements for the movement of poultry to a designated slaughterhouse within the zone from premises outside the zone

       20. 20. Requirements for the movement of day-old chicks hatched from eggs produced in the zone or from eggs which had contact with such eggs

       21. 21. Requirements for the movement of day-old chicks hatched from eggs originating outside the zone

       22. 22. Requirements for the movement of ready-to-lay poultry

       23. 23. Requirements for the movement of hatching eggs from the zone to a designated hatchery or a designated laboratory or institute for use for scientific, diagnostic or pharmaceutical purposes

       24. 24. Requirements for the movement of table eggs to a packing centre

       25. 25. Requirements at slaughterhouses

       26. 26. Requirements for poultry meat

       27. 27. Poultry meat from poultry originating outside the zone is subject...

       28. 28. Cleansing and disinfection of vehicles

       29. 29. A person who enters or leaves premises by vehicle must...

       30. 30. Access to prohibited places

    5. SCHEDULE 5

       Measures in Surveillance Zones

       1. 1. Record keeping and duty to inform the National Assembly of birds' change in health

       2. 2. The occupier of any premises must make a record of...

       3. 3. Every person who is engaged in the transport or marketing...

       4. 4. The records referred to in paragraphs 2 and 3 above...

       5. 5. Paragraphs 1 and 3 do not apply to—

       6. 6. Restrictions on the movement of poultry, other captive birds and mammals onto and off premises

       7. 7. Biosecurity measures

       8. 8. Litter, poultry manure and slurry

       9. 9. Gatherings of poultry

       10. 10. Release of game

       11. 11. Restrictions on the movement of poultry and eggs within the zone

       12. 12. Paragraph 11 does not apply to the retail distribution of...

       13. 13. A veterinary inspector must not grant a licence under paragraph...

       14. 14. A veterinary inspector may license the movement of poultry from...

       15. 15. Restrictions on the movement of poultry and eggs out of the zone

       16. 16. Paragraph 15 does not apply to the retail distribution of...

       17. 17. Requirements for the movement of poultry from premises in the zone for immediate slaughter at a designated slaughterhouse

       18. 18. Requirements for the movement of day-old chicks hatched from eggs produced within the surveillance zone or from eggs which have had contact with such eggs

       19. 19. Requirements for the movement of day-old chicks hatched from eggs originating outside the protection and surveillance zones

       20. 20. Requirements for the movement of hatching eggs from the zone to a designated hatchery, or to a designated laboratory or institute for use for scientific, diagnostic or pharmaceutical purposes

       21. 21. Requirements for the movement of table eggs to a packing centre

       22. 22. Requirements for the movement of table eggs to premises for the manufacture of egg products

       23. 23. Cleansing and disinfection of vehicles

       24. 24. A person who enters or leaves premises by vehicle must...

    6. SCHEDULE 6

       Measures when low pathogenic avian influenza is confirmed

       1. PART 1 Measures on premises where low pathogenic avian influenza is confirmed

          1. 1. Record of poultry, other captive birds and mammals

          2. 2. Housing or isolation of poultry and other captive birds

          3. 3. Prohibition on movement of poultry and other captive birds to and from the premises

          4. 4. Movement of poultry to a slaughterhouse

          5. 5. No person is to remove the seal on a vehicle...

          6. 6. A person who transports any bird or any thing which...

          7. 7. Prohibition on the movement of people, animals, vehicles and equipment to and from premises

          8. 8. Disposal of carcases

          9. 9. Disposal of hatching eggs

          10. 10. A veterinary inspector may direct, on special category premises, that...

          11. 11. Tracing of hatching eggs and of poultry from such eggs

          12. 12. Manure, slurry and bedding

          13. 13. Cleansing and disinfection

          14. 14. Other material which may be contaminated

          15. 15. Killing and seizure

          16. 16. Restrictions on the movement of eggs

          17. 17. Disinfection at entrances and exits

       2. PART 2 Criteria to be considered by the National Assembly before permitting movements from premises where low pathogenic avian influenza has been confirmed

          1. 18. The following are the criteria to be considered by the...

    7. SCHEDULE 7

       Measures in a low pathogenic avian influenza restricted zone

       1. 1. Restrictions on the movement of poultry, other captive birds and mammals onto and off premises

       2. 2. Biosecurity measures

       3. 3. Litter, poultry manure and slurry

       4. 4. Gatherings of poultry

       5. 5. Release of game

       6. 6. Restrictions on the movement of poultry, other captive birds and eggs within the zone

       7. 7. Restrictions on the movement of poultry, other captive birds and eggs out of the zone

       8. 8. Paragraphs 6 and 7 do not apply to the retail...

       9. 9. Carcases

       10. 10. Cleansing and disinfection of vehicles

13. Explanatory Note