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ANIMAL IMPORTATION [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2018-09-04
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Animal Hygiene and Sanitation (Agric.)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- equivalent risk area
1, record 1, English, equivalent%20risk%20area
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... an area will be identified as an equivalent risk area for a specified species of a regulated animal if an evaluation by the CFIA [Canadian Food Inspection Agency] shows that the importation of a regulated animal of that species from that area would pose only a negligible risk of any disease to which the species is susceptible, or that can be transmitted by an animal of that species, being introduced into Canada or being spread within Canada. 2, record 1, English, - equivalent%20risk%20area
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Hygiène des animaux (Agric.)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- région à risque équivalent
1, record 1, French, r%C3%A9gion%20%C3%A0%20risque%20%C3%A9quivalent
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] une région est désignée comme une région à risque équivalent pour une espèce précise d'animal réglementé dans la mesure où une évaluation de l'ACIA [Agence canadienne d'inspection des aliments] montre que l'importation d'un animal réglementé de l'espèce en question provenant de la région en question représente un risque négligeable au regard de toute maladie à laquelle l'espèce en question est sensible, ou qui peut être transmise par un animal de l'espèce en question, introduite au Canada ou propagée au Canada. 2, record 1, French, - r%C3%A9gion%20%C3%A0%20risque%20%C3%A9quivalent
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2015-09-11
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Microbiology and Parasitology
- Animal Diseases
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- terrestrial animal pathogen
1, record 2, English, terrestrial%20animal%20pathogen
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The importation of human and terrestrial animal pathogens is covered by the Human Pathogens Importation Regulations(HPIR) and Health of Animals Act and Regulations(HAA/HAR), respectively. 2, record 2, English, - terrestrial%20animal%20pathogen
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Microbiologie et parasitologie
- Maladies des animaux
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- agent pathogène d'animal terrestre
1, record 2, French, agent%20pathog%C3%A8ne%20d%27animal%20terrestre
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'importation d'agents pathogènes humains et d'agents pathogènes d'animaux terrestres est régie par le Règlement sur l'importation des agents anthropopathogènes humains (RIAPH) et la Loi et le Règlement sur la santé des animaux (LSA/RSA), respectivement. 2, record 2, French, - agent%20pathog%C3%A8ne%20d%27animal%20terrestre
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
agent pathogène d'animal terrestre : terme habituellement utilisé au pluriel. 3, record 2, French, - agent%20pathog%C3%A8ne%20d%27animal%20terrestre
Record 2, Key term(s)
- agents pathogènes d'animaux terrestres
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2007-05-22
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Customs and Excise
- Foreign Trade
- Citizenship and Immigration
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- customs inspector
1, record 3, English, customs%20inspector
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An inspector whose functions are making sure that no unlawful or non identified goods enter the country, and when in doubt, searches passengers, luggages or carriers. 2, record 3, English, - customs%20inspector
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The customs inspectors... are responsible for the prevention of the illegal importation of such items as non-prescription drugs, guns, pornography, hate literature, etc. They also guard against the introduction of human, animal, and plant diseases into our country. 3, record 3, English, - customs%20inspector
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
customs inspector: In the National Occupational Classification (NOC), an official occupational title in Group 1228 - Immigration Employment Insurance and Revenue Officers. 4, record 3, English, - customs%20inspector
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Douanes et accise
- Commerce extérieur
- Citoyenneté et immigration
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- inspecteur des douanes
1, record 3, French, inspecteur%20des%20douanes
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- inspectrice des douanes 2, record 3, French, inspectrice%20des%20douanes
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Personne qui, dans les aéroports, les ports et les postes frontières, veille à ce que les marchandises rapportées de l'étranger soient admissibles en vertu de la loi sur l'importation et conformes aux déclarations des voyageurs. 3, record 3, French, - inspecteur%20des%20douanes
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'inspecteur des douanes fait un examen des biens ou des papiers réglementaires, émet ou non le permis d'entrée et perçoit, s'il y a lieu, les taxes et les droits de douane. Il inspecte également le chargement des camions, avions, navires ou autres transporteurs afin de contrôler la nature et la quantité des marchandises importées et de percevoir le montant des droits correspondant. Il veille à éviter l'entrée au pays de marchandises illicites ou non déclarées et à procéder, en cas de doute, à une fouille minutieuse des voyageurs, des bagages ou des transporteurs. 3, record 3, French, - inspecteur%20des%20douanes
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
inspecteur des douanes; inspectrice des douanes : Dans la Classification nationale des professions (CNP), titre de profession officiel dans le Groupe 1228 - Agents/agentes d'immigration, d'assurance-emploi et du revenu. 4, record 3, French, - inspecteur%20des%20douanes
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Nombramiento de cargos (Generalidades)
- Aduana e impuestos internos
- Comercio exterior
- Ciudadanía e inmigración
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- inspector de aduanas
1, record 3, Spanish, inspector%20de%20aduanas
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- fiscalizador de aduanas 2, record 3, Spanish, fiscalizador%20de%20aduanas
correct, masculine noun, Chile
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2005-04-26
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Regulations and Standards (Food)
- Animal Hygiene and Sanitation (Agric.)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- flock of origin
1, record 4, English, flock%20of%20origin
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- herd of origin 1, record 4, English, herd%20of%20origin
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[According to the Health of Animals Regulations(C. R. C., c. 296) ] The flock or herd of which an animal was a member, where the animal was a member of that flock or herd for not less than 60 days immediately preceding its importation into Canada and in any other case means the flock or herd in which it was born. 1, record 4, English, - flock%20of%20origin
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Réglementation et normalisation (Alimentation)
- Hygiène des animaux (Agric.)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- troupeau de provenance
1, record 4, French, troupeau%20de%20provenance
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Aux fins du Règlement sur la santé des animaux (C.R.C., ch. 296)] Désigne le troupeau dont un animal a fait partie pendant au moins les 60 jours précédant immédiatement son importation au Canada ou, dans tout autre cas, le troupeau où il est né. 1, record 4, French, - troupeau%20de%20provenance
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Reglamentación y normalización (Alimentación)
- Sanidad animal (Agricultura)
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- rebaño de origen
1, record 4, Spanish, reba%C3%B1o%20de%20origen
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2002-07-15
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Protection of Farm Animals
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- disease status evaluation
1, record 5, English, disease%20status%20evaluation
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The disease status evaluation of countries, regions or zones is conducted case by case, for OIE [International Office of Epizootics] Lists A, B and C and other diseases identified as animal health hazards associated with the importation of animals or animal products and by-products. 1, record 5, English, - disease%20status%20evaluation
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
To comply with World Trade Organization (WTO) requirements, a scientific, transparent and consistent process to evaluate countries/regions/zones for disease status was developed. 1, record 5, English, - disease%20status%20evaluation
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Protection des animaux (Agric.)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- évaluation de la situation zoosanitaire
1, record 5, French, %C3%A9valuation%20de%20la%20situation%20zoosanitaire
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
On procède à l'évaluation de la situation zoosanitaire des pays, des régions ou des zones, au cas par cas, pour les maladies des listes A, B et C de l'OIE [Office international des épizooties] et les autres maladies désignées comme étant des risques zoosanitaires associés à l'importation d'animaux ou de leurs produits ou sous-produits. 1, record 5, French, - %C3%A9valuation%20de%20la%20situation%20zoosanitaire
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Pour satisfaire aux exigences de l'Organisation mondiale du commerce (OMC), une approche uniforme, scientifique et transparente, a été mise au point pour évaluer la situation zoosanitaire de pays, de régions ou de zones. 1, record 5, French, - %C3%A9valuation%20de%20la%20situation%20zoosanitaire
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Protección de los animales (Agricultura)
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- evaluación de la situación zoosanitaria
1, record 5, Spanish, evaluaci%C3%B3n%20de%20la%20situaci%C3%B3n%20zoosanitaria
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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