Decreto del Presidente della Repubblica del 30/11/1998 n. 497, Regolamento recante norme di attuazione delle direttive 92/117/CEE e 97/22/CE relative alle misure di protezione dalle zoonosi specifiche e alla lotta contra agenti zoonotici specifici negli animali e nei prodotti di origine animale.

This regulation implements EU directives on protecting against and controlling specific zoonotic diseases and agents in animals and animal products. It aims to ensure food safety and public health by setting standards for disease prevention and management. It affects producers, veterinarians, and consumers of animal products. The rules ensure that measures are in place to prevent the spread of diseases like salmonella and listeria from animals to humans through food.