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What it requires
Regulations creating concrete business duties or carrying penalties, grouped as the instrument is structured. Titles link to the source text — blue means you’re leaving for legislation.gov.uk.
Part 1
Introduction
0 of 5 sections shown5 other sections in this Part — procedural and definitional
s.001
Citation, extent and commencement
s.002
Interpretation
s.002
Further interpretation provision: England
s.003
Occupier and changes of occupier
s.004
Exemptions
Part 2
Notification and investigation of suspicion of disease
0 of 5 sections shown5 other sections in this Part — procedural and definitional
s.005
Notification requirements
s.006
Initial measures following notification
s.007
Measures on suspicion of disease
s.008
Measures at contact premises
s.009
Temporary control zone
Part 3
Infected premises
0 of 12 sections shown12 other sections in this Part — procedural and definitional
s.010
Designating premises as infected premises when the presence of disease is confirmed
s.010
Designating premises in England as infected premises where the presence of disease is confirmed
s.011
Killing pigs on infected premises
s.012
Conservation and related measures
s.013
Disposal of carcases and preliminary cleansing and disinfection
s.014
Notice requiring secondary cleansing and disinfection
s.015
Use of approved disinfectants
s.015
Use of approved disinfectants: alternative arrangements in England
s.016
Special measures to prevent the spread of African swine fever virus by vectors
s.017
Revocation of a regulation 10 notice
s.017
Revocation of a regulation 10A notice
s.018
Restocking and testing with sentinel pigs on infected or contact premises
Part 4
Suspicion and confirmation of disease at a slaughterhouse
1 of 1 section shown
s.019
Measures on suspicion and confirmation of disease at a slaughterhouse
Regulated
- Comply with disease control measures at your slaughterhouse when APHA suspects or confirms swine diseaseOperator
Part 5
Suspicion and confirmation of disease in feral pigs
0 of 6 sections shown6 other sections in this Part — procedural and definitional
s.020
Measures on suspicion of disease in feral pigs
s.020
Removal of feral pig investigation zones in England
s.021
Measures on confirmation of disease in feral pigs
s.021
Removal of feral pig control zones in England
s.022
Emergency vaccination of feral pigs against classical swine fever
s.022
Emergency vaccination of feral pigs in England against classical swine fever and African swine fever
Part 6
Area controls following confirmation of disease in domestic pigs
0 of 7 sections shown7 other sections in this Part — procedural and definitional
s.023
Protection and surveillance zones
s.024
Declarations of zones
s.024
Additional measures etc. applicable in England
s.025
Removal of protection and surveillance zones
s.025
Removal of protection zones and surveillance zones in England
s.026
Premises straddling a protection or a surveillance zone
s.027
Publicity of declared zones
Part 6
Area controls in England following confirmation of African swine fever in pigs in Great Britain
0 of 3 sections shown3 other sections in this Part — procedural and definitional
s.027
Restricted Zones
s.027
Determination of size of Restricted Zones
s.027
Removal of Restricted Zones
Part 6
Area controls following confirmation of swine vesicular disease in pigs in England
0 of 1 section shown1 other section in this Part — procedural and definitional
s.027
Area controls following confirmation of swine vesicular disease in pigs in England
Part 6
Inspections and related requirements in controlled zones
0 of 1 section shown1 other section in this Part — procedural and definitional
s.027
Inspections and related requirements in controlled zones
Part 6
Tracing of pigs and pig products from areas subsequently declared to be controlled zones
0 of 4 sections shown4 other sections in this Part — procedural and definitional
s.027
Meaning of “controlled zone tracing period”
s.027
Tracing of pigs kept on premises during an unregulated period of infection and related pig products
s.027
Tracing of pigs kept on premises during a controlled zone tracing period and related pig products
s.027
Disposal of pig products that have been traced in England
Part 6
General restrictions on movement of pigs and pig products in England
0 of 2 sections shown2 other sections in this Part — procedural and definitional
s.027
General restriction on movement of feral pigs in England
s.027
General restriction on the movement of domestic pigs and pig products in England to prevent the spread of African swine fever
Part 7
Vaccination
2 of 4 sections shown
s.029
Declaration of an emergency vaccination zone following confirmation of classical swine fever
Regulated
- Do not move pigs in an emergency vaccination zone without a licenceAny Person
s.031
Compulsory vaccination and controls for pigs vaccinated against swine vesicular disease
Regulated
- Vaccinate pigs against swine vesicular disease (if in an emergency vaccination zone)Farmer or Animal Keeper
2 other sections in this Part — procedural and definitional
s.028
Prohibition on vaccination except in certain cases
s.030
Pigs vaccinated against classical swine fever
Part 7
Designation of premises etc. in England
0 of 1 section shown1 other section in this Part — procedural and definitional
s.031
Designation of premises and approved animal by-products plants in England
Part 7
Cleansing and disinfection of premises etc. in England
0 of 1 section shown1 other section in this Part — procedural and definitional
s.031
Cleansing and disinfection of premises etc. in England
Part 8
Inspection, enforcement and miscellaneous provisions
0 of 14 sections shown14 other sections in this Part — procedural and definitional
s.032
Notices
s.033
Licences
s.034
Powers of inspectors
s.035
Notices following a contravention of movement controls
s.036
Powers of inspectors in case of default
s.037
Compensation for pigs killed and things seized
s.038
Obstruction
s.039
Offences and penalties
s.040
Offences by bodies corporate, partnerships and unincorporated associations
s.040
Disapplication of measures in England to those executing these Regulations
s.041
Enforcement
s.042
Exceptional circumstances
s.043
Miscellaneous revocations, disapplication and consequential amendments
s.044
Review of the Regulations in England
Schedules
Schedules
48 of 90 shown
s.sch001
Records
Regulated
- Keep records of pig numbers and update during disease restrictionsOccupier
s.sch001
Confinement or isolation of pigs
Regulated
- Confine or isolate pigs as directed by a veterinary inspectorOccupier
s.sch001
Restriction on movement of pigs
Regulated
- Do not move pigs or carcasses without a veterinary inspector's licenceAny Person
s.sch001
Restriction on removal of any equipment, animal or thing liable to transmit disease
Regulated
- Do not remove anything from premises without a licence if disease may spreadAny Person
s.sch001
Restrictions on spreading pig manure and slurry
Regulated
- Do not spread pig manure or slurry without a licenceAny Person
s.sch001a
Restriction of movement of pig products from premises that are later designated as infected premises under regulation 10A
Regulated
- Do not move pig products from premises that later become infected premisesAny Person
s.sch002
Requirements on occupier of premises containing domestic pigs
Regulated
- Implement biosecurity controls after swine fever confirmationOccupier
s.sch002
Movement of genetic material
Regulated
- Do not move pig genetic material during disease outbreak without a licenceAny Person
s.sch002
Killing of feral pigs
Regulated
- Do not kill feral pigs without a licence from a veterinary inspectorAny Person
s.sch002
Feeding of feral pigs
Regulated
- Do not feed feral pigs without a licence from a veterinary inspectorAny Person
s.sch003
Movement of pigs in a protection zone
Regulated
- Do not move pigs in a protection zone without a licence or other exemptionAny Person
s.sch003
Movement of pigs in a surveillance zone
Regulated
- Do not move pigs through a surveillance zone without a licenceAny Person
s.sch003
Movement of other animals and persons from premises on which pigs are kept
Regulated
- Get a licence before moving other animals on or off pig premises in surveillance zoneAny Person
s.sch003
Restriction on removal of any thing liable to transmit disease
Regulated
- Do not move disease-spreading items off pig premises without a licence within a surveillance zoneAny Person
s.sch003
Restrictions on the transporting and spreading of pig manure or slurry
Regulated
- Do not transport pig manure or slurry off premises in a surveillance zone without a licenceAny Person
s.sch003
A person must not spread manure or slurry, which contains...
Regulated
- Do not spread pig manure or slurry without a licenceAny Person
s.sch003
Movement of other animals and persons from premises on which pigs are kept
Regulated
- Get a licence before moving disease-carrying animals from pig premisesAny Person
s.sch003
Restriction on removal of any thing liable to transmit disease
Regulated
- Do not move disease-spreading items off pig premises in a protection zone without a licenceAny Person
s.sch003
Restrictions on the transporting and spreading of pig manure or slurry
Regulated
- Do not transport pig manure or slurry off premises in a protection zone without a licenceAny Person
s.sch003
A person must not spread manure or slurry, which contains...
Regulated
- Do not spread pig manure or slurry without a licenceAny Person
s.sch003a
Movement of pigs through a protection zone or a surveillance zone
Regulated
- Do not move pigs through a protection or surveillance zone unless conditions are metAny Person
s.sch003a
Record of visitors to premises in a controlled zone
Regulated
- Record visitor details at pig premises in a controlled zoneOccupier
s.sch003a
Movement of germinal products collected from pigs kept on premises in relevant controlled zones
Regulated
- You must not move germinal products from pigs in controlled zones without a licenceAny Person
s.sch003a
Movement of germinal products collected from pigs kept on premises outside protection zones and surveillance zones
Regulated
- Do not move germinal products into protection or surveillance zones without a licenceAny Person
s.sch003a
Movement of fresh meat and meat products obtained from pigs kept in certain controlled zones
Regulated
- Do not move fresh pork from controlled zones without a licenceAny Person
s.sch003a
Movement of animal by-products obtained from pigs kept on premises in certain controlled zones
Regulated
- Do not move pig by-products from controlled zones without a licenceAny Person
s.sch003a
Spreading of manure obtained from pigs or slurry containing material of swine origin
Regulated
- Do not spread pig manure or slurry from controlled zones without a licenceAny Person
s.sch003a
Movement of a non-susceptible animal from premises in a controlled zone
Regulated
- Do not move non-susceptible animals from premises in a controlled zone without a licenceAny Person
s.sch003a
Prohibition of pig gatherings in controlled zones
Regulated
- Do not hold pig gatherings in a controlled zoneAny Person
s.sch003a
Control of feral pig hunting in controlled zones and of sale of products obtained from feral pigs
Regulated
- Do not hunt feral pigs in a controlled zone without a licence; do not sell products from them without testing and veterinary …Any Person
s.sch003a
Requirements on premises to which pigs kept on premises in a surveillance zone, a restricted zone 2 or a restricted zone 3 are moved
Regulated
- Keep moved pigs separate and respect zone restrictions on your premisesOccupier
s.sch003a
Requirements on premises of destination to which pigs are moved for the purpose of health or welfare
Regulated
- Keep moved pigs on premises for 15 days after arrivalOccupier
s.sch003a
Prohibition on use in raw pet food of pig products obtained from pigs kept on premises in relevant controlled zones
Regulated
- Do not use pig products from controlled zones in raw pet foodAny Person
s.sch003a
Restriction on breeding pigs by itinerant service within a controlled zone
Regulated
- Do not breed pigs by itinerant service in a controlled zone without a licenceAny Person
s.sch003a
Restriction on breeding pigs by artificial insemination within a controlled zone
Regulated
- Do not breed pigs by AI in a controlled zone without a licenceAny Person
s.sch003a
How records are to be kept
Regulated
- Keep required records up to date and retain for 12 monthsAny Person
s.sch003a
Slaughter of pigs kept on premises in a controlled zone for private consumption
Regulated
- Do not slaughter pigs in a controlled zone for private consumption unless at a designated slaughterhouseAny Person
s.sch003a
Movement of meat and meat products obtained from pigs kept on premises in an area which is subsequently declared to be a relevant controlled zone
Regulated
- Do not move restricted meat without a licenceAny Person
s.sch003a
Reporting of location of feral pig carcases in controlled zones
Regulated
- Report feral pig carcases in controlled zonesAny Person
s.sch003a
Movement of feral pig carcases and meat and other products obtained from feral pigs within or out of a controlled zone
Regulated
- Do not move feral pig carcasses or products in a controlled zone without a licenceAny Person
s.sch003a
Biosecurity measures
Regulated
- Keep pigs separated and monitor for disease in a controlled zoneOccupier
s.sch003a
Released, escaped and straying pigs in controlled zones
Regulated
- Prevent release, escape, and contact with stray pigs in controlled zonesOccupier
s.sch003a
General restriction on movement of pigs within, into or out of controlled zones
Regulated
- Do not move pigs in controlled zones without authorisationAny Person
s.sch004
Cleansing and disinfection of vehicles in a protection zone
Regulated
- Cleanse and disinfect vehicles before leaving protection zone premises, with inspection for pig transportAny Person
s.sch004
Cleansing and disinfection of vehicles in a surveillance zone
Regulated
- Cleanse and disinfect vehicles before leaving premises in surveillance zoneAny Person
s.sch004a
Secondary cleansing and disinfection requirements
Regulated
- Carry out secondary cleansing and disinfection of pig premisesAny Person
s.sch004a
Cleansing and disinfection of vehicles used to transport any thing under a licence
Regulated
- Cleanse and disinfect vehicles used to transport pigs or pig products under a licenceOccupier
s.sch004a
Cleansing and disinfection of vehicles used to transport pigs
Regulated
- Cleanse and disinfect vehicles transporting pigs and obtain licence before moving out of zonesAny Person
42 other schedules
s.sch001
Cleansing, disinfection and other biosecurity measures
s.sch001
Restriction on movement of vehicles and persons
s.sch001a
Exceptions
s.sch002
Requirement to report a carcase of a feral pig found on premises
s.sch002
Following confirmation of swine vesicular disease in a feral pig,...
s.sch003
A veterinary inspector may license the movement of a pig...
s.sch003
Movement of pigs off premises in a surveillance zone for swine vesicular disease
s.sch003
Movement of pigs off premises in a surveillance zone for African swine fever and classical swine fever
s.sch003
A licence may only be granted under paragraph 13 where—...
s.sch003
Reporting of dead or diseased pigs
s.sch003
A veterinary inspector may license the movement of a pig...
s.sch003
Movement of pigs off premises in a protection zone
s.sch003
A licence may only be granted under paragraph 3 where—...
s.sch003
Reporting of dead or diseased pigs
s.sch003a
Record of pigs, pig products and related items kept in a controlled zone
s.sch003a
Movement of pigs to a designated slaughterhouse
s.sch003a
Marking and treatment of meat obtained from pigs kept on premises in a protection zone, a surveillance zone or a restricted zone 3
s.sch003a
Movement of pigs from premises in a restricted zone 1 to a slaughterhouse
s.sch003a
Movement of pigs from premises outside a controlled zone
s.sch003a
Movement of pigs to an approved animal by-products plant
s.sch003a
Movement of pigs for the purpose of health or welfare
s.sch003a
Movement of pigs for the purpose of health or welfare in exceptional circumstances
s.sch003a
Movement of pigs to and from a veterinary surgery
s.sch003a
Movement within a controlled zone to return stray pigs
s.sch003a
Licensing of movement of germinal products collected from pigs kept on premises in controlled zones
s.sch003a
Movement of germinal products to an approved animal by-products plant
s.sch003a
Exemption to general restriction on movement of germinal products
s.sch003a
Movement of fresh meat and meat products obtained from pigs to an approved animal by-products plant
s.sch003a
Movement of samples obtained from pigs etc. kept in relevant controlled zones
s.sch003a
Exceptions to paragraph 2
s.sch003a
Movement within controlled zones of things liable to transmit disease
s.sch003a
Control of movement of pig transport vehicles
s.sch003a
Exemptions from paragraph 41
s.sch003a
Licensing of movements of fresh meat and meat products otherwise prohibited under paragraph 41
s.sch003a
Movement of germinal products and animal by-products obtained from pigs kept on premises in an area which is subsequently declared to be a controlled zone
s.sch003a
General exemptions to movement restrictions
s.sch003a
Transportation of pigs in England under a licence
s.sch003a
Requirements for vehicles used for transportation of pigs and pig products etc. under a licence or in accordance with paragraph 18 of this Schedule
s.sch004
Cleansing of vehicles which have moved a pig to premises outside of a protection or surveillance zone
s.sch004a
General cleansing and disinfection requirements
s.sch004a
Preliminary cleansing and disinfection requirements
s.sch004a
Cleansing and disinfection requirements for specified premises
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