The Order provides guidelines on measures for preventing, identifying and regulating salmonellosis in poultry. It also lays down rules for the detection of Campylobacter in broilers. The document does not include measures for infections with Salmonella Gallinarum and Salmonella Pullorum (fowl typhoid). Tests and inspections shall follow protocols implemented in adherence to EU regulations and listed in the document's Appendices.
The Order consists of 13 Chapters: Definitions and scope (1); Salmonellosis in poultry (2); Prohibition ofantimicrobials and vaccination use (3); Salmonella control of poultry for slaughter (4); Campylobacter control of poultry (5); Investigation of critical resistant salmonella (6); Public inspection (7); Submission and examination of samples and reporting of storage of test results (8); Self-monitoring (9); Expenditures (10); Exemptions (11); Penalties (12); Entry into force (13).
Appendix 1 - Samples from flocks.
Appendix 2 - Samples of fresh poultry meat.
Appendix 3 - Reporting form for salmonella.
Appendix 4 - Schematic overview of sampling slaughter poultry.