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 zoonoses and zoonotic 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 animal keepers, veterinarians, food business operators, and consumers. The regulations establish measures for monitoring, reporting, and combating diseases transmissible from animals to humans, safeguarding the food chain.