S.L. 437.95 Art. 17Introductionoflive aquaculture animals of vector species into disease-free areas.

(1) Any species other than those referred to in Part II of Schedule IV which may be responsible for the transmission of a specific disease by acting as vector species as sustained by scientific data or practical experience, such species introduced for farming or restocking purposes into a zone or compartment within the territory of Malta declared free of that specific disease in accordance with rules 49 or 50, shall:

(a) originate from another Member State, zone or compartment declared free of that specific disease; or

(b) be held in quarantine facilities in water free of the pathogen in question, for an appropriate period of time, where, in the light of the scientific data or practical experience provided, proves to be sufficient to reduce the risk of transmission of the specific disease to a level acceptable for preventing the transmission of the disease concerned.

(2) A list of vector species and life stages of such species to which this rule applies and, where appropriate, the conditions under which these species can transmit a disease shall be adopted and when necessary amended, taking into account scientific and technological developments in accordance with the procedure referred to in rule 62(2).

SECTION 3 Aquaculture Animals and Products thereof intended for Human Consumption