Resolution 1281 of 2010 – Sanitary Requirements to Prevent the Introduction of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy

Resolution of the Colombian Agricultural Institute (ICA) establishing sanitary requirements to prevent the introduction of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) into Colombia through imports of cattle and risk products and by-products. It regulates imports of breeding cattle, meat and meat products, and other bovine products according to the BSE risk classification of the country of origin, community risk assessments, Andean Community authorizations and international animal-health standards. It also establishes sanctions for non-compliance and replaces several previous sanitary regulations concerning BSE.