Functions of the Epidemiological Surveillance, Prevention and Control Program

The functions of the Epidemiological Surveillance, Prevention and Control Program include– (a) to establish methods for the risk analysis of BSE, including the collection of data and samples designed to categorize risk and to verify requirements for the risk categories under regulation 6(2): (b) to establish surveillance and quarantine procedures designed to detect eventual positive cases or suspected cases of BSE, and to reduce the risk of transmission of BSE; (c) to establish procedures for the notification and provision of information to the OIE on suspected or positive cases of BSE; (d) to establish operational procedures for instances when a positive or suspected case of BSE has been identified, including the activation of the contingency plan and control methods for the movement of cattle; (e) to coordinate and present to the OIE the request for certification of one of the BSE risk levels and to maintain or raise the risk (f) to monitor adherence to these Regulations and the various imposed and measures designed to reduce the established risk of BSE; (g) to accredit in accordance with any law regulating accreditation and designate officially recognized laboratories for the analysis of samples for BSE testing; 586 (h) to establish a strategy for communication to ensure awareness and sources of information regarding BSE generally; (i) to design and implement an animal feed inspection program for the prevention and control of BSE; (j) to establish and maintain or monitor the registers required under these Regulations.