Belarus modernizes legislation on livestock and aquaculture
Agricultural organizations in Belarus will be obliged to provide data on animals faster. The country is also preparing to adopt a law on aquaculture.
Belarus plans to modernize legislation in the field of aquaculture and animal husbandry, head of the main department for the intensification of livestock and fishery activities of the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Natalia Sonich said at the International Agriculture Forum.
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A bill is being drafted to amend legislation on the identification, registration and tracking of animals (herds) and products of animal origin. Agricultural organizations will have to provide information on the identification of animals within five working days, and on traceability within seven days. Also, a conceptual apparatus will be created for registering fish, minks, geese, ducks, turkeys, quails and guineas at posts. A complete chain of traceability of animal products from the producer to the end user will be formed.
The Council of the Republic is considering the draft law “On aquaculture (fish farming)”, which establishes legal, economic and organizational aspects of this field of activity. The document also spells out the rights and legitimate interests of legal entities involved in aquaculture.
“The bill establishes the basic principles of aquaculture, taking into account the environmental, social and economic interests of the state, the natural features of the territories, as well as the need to plan and carry out activities without causing harm to the environment. Separately regulated issues of use of closed water supply installations, explained Natalia Sonich.
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