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Compartmentalisation and zoning: the Dutch perspective
E A A C Gemmeke1, H Batho, E Bonbon
1Ministry of Agriculture, Nature and Food Quality, Directorate for Food Quality and Animal Health, Bezuidenhoutseweg 73, 2500 EH Den Haag, The Netherlands. e.a.a.c.gemmeke@minlnv.nl
The World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) compartmentalization procedure enhances safe trade by ensuring epidemiological separation. A Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) system is proposed to effectively assess biosecurity plans for international trade.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Public Health
- International Trade Regulations
- Epidemiological Risk Management
Background:
- The World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) procedure of compartmentalisation aims to facilitate safe international trade in live animals and animal products.
- Compartmentalisation relies on maintaining epidemiological separation between animal populations of varying risk levels through management strategies.
- Current international standards lack a defined procedure for assessing the critical biosecurity plans essential for compartmentalisation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review current international developments in OIE compartmentalisation procedures.
- To identify sensitive issues requiring international consensus for successful implementation in trade.
- To propose a robust method for assessing biosecurity plan effectiveness within compartmentalisation frameworks.
Main Methods:
- Review of existing international (inter)national developments and actions related to OIE compartmentalisation.
- Analysis of sensitive issues impacting the successful implementation of compartmentalisation in international trade.
- Proposal of a Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) system, based on Codex Alimentarius Commission models, for biosecurity plan assessment.
Main Results:
- The OIE standards currently do not include a procedure for assessing the biosecurity plan, a critical component of compartmentalisation.
- A Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) system is proposed as an effective method to evaluate biosecurity plan effectiveness, considering all risks and potential disease entry points.
- Discussion of other relevant issues including disease outbreaks near compartments, the role of certification agencies, and non-compliance with biosecurity plans.
Conclusions:
- Implementing a standardized assessment for biosecurity plans is crucial for the successful application of OIE compartmentalisation in international trade.
- The proposed HACCP system offers a comprehensive approach to evaluating biosecurity, enhancing confidence in compartmentalisation for safe animal product trade.
- Addressing sensitive issues and ensuring compliance are vital for the integrity and effectiveness of compartmentalisation strategies.
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