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OIE S tandards on Veterinary L egislation

OIE S tandards on Veterinary L egislation. 54 th regular meeting of WTO SPS Committee Geneva, 10-11 July 2012. Masatsugu Okita Charg é de mission, Inter national Trade Dept. OIE Standards on Veterinary Legislation Background. 2009 Publication of OIE Guidelines on the web

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OIE S tandards on Veterinary L egislation

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  1. OIE Standards onVeterinary Legislation 54th regular meeting of WTO SPS CommitteeGeneva, 10-11 July 2012 Masatsugu Okita Chargé de mission, International Trade Dept.

  2. OIE Standards on Veterinary LegislationBackground 2009 Publication of OIE Guidelines on the web 2010 1st Global Conference on veterinary legislation in Tunisia 2012 Adoption of new Code chapter at 80th General Session

  3. OIE Standards on Veterinary LegislationObjectives • A crucial element of the Veterinary Services’ infrastructure • Outdated in many OIE Members • Inadequate in many countries for the challenges facing VS in today’s world • Technical skills needed from specialised people (mixed team of lawyers and veterinarians) Provide advice… when formulating or modernising veterinary legislation … ensuring good governance of the entire veterinary domain(Article 3.4.1.)

  4. OIE Standards on Veterinary LegislationBasic principles • Basis for key functions of Competent Authorities (CA) Provide basis for the CA to take necessary actions within veterinary domain • Flexibility to apply in diverse situations No single solution. Not too prescriptive • Respecting national legal framework Harmonisation/coordination with other legislation as well as other CA’s

  5. OIE Standards on Veterinary LegislationContents General matters • Introduction and objectives • Definition • General principles • The drafting of veterinary legislation • Specific matters • Competent authorities • Veterinarians and veterinary para-professionals • Laboratories in the veterinary domain • Health provisions relating to animal production • Animal diseases • Animal welfare • Veterinary medicines and biologicals • Human food production chain • Import and export procedures and veterinary certification

  6. « Treatment » Capacity Building, Specific Activities, Projects and Programs  Veterinary Legislation Public / Private Partnerships « Diagnosis » « Prescription » PVS Evaluation PVS Gap Analysis PVS Pathway Follow-Up Missions Veterinary Education including Veterinary Services’ Strategic Priorities Laboratories The OIE collaborates with governments, donors and other stakeholders

  7. The OIE PVS Pathway

  8. Capacity building on Veterinary Legislation • Precondition: country engages in the OIE PVS Pathway • Preferable to do a PVS Evaluation then request specific follow-up on legislation • Initial Legislation Identification Mission • Possibility to establish a formal agreement with the OIE for ongoing support (normally 1-2 years) • The beneficiary countries committed to nominate Task Force with Lawyers and veterinarians • STDF Capacity building project OIE/OIRSA in respect of veterinary legislation in Central America region.

  9. Thank you for your attention Organisation mondialede la santé animale World Organisation for Animal Health Organización Mundial de Sanidad Animal 12 rue de Prony, 75017 Paris, France www.oie.int oie@oie.int

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