INTRODUCTION:
The main roles of the Animal Quarantine Unit of Department of Agriculture are to prevent introduction of exotic diseases and disease agents into the country, as well as to facilitate transborder movement of animals and animal-based food products. This regulation is in pursuant of the Subsidiary Legislation, "Quarantine and Prevention of Disease (Animals) Regulations" sections 91 and 92 in Chapter 47 of Laws of Brunei Darussalam.

OBJECTIVES:

• To ensure importation of animals and its products comply with the statutory requirements
• To prevent the introduction of exotic animal diseases and disease agents, which is in line with international regulations that allow national authority to prohibit, restrict or regulate movement of animals and its products.

GOALS:
The goal of animal quarantine is to ensure animals and its products destined to Brunei Darussalam are free from exotic diseases and disease agents that could affect the livestock industry and endanger public health.

ENFORCEMENT AND STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS

The enforcement of animal quarantine procedures complies with the Legislature, "Subsidiary Legislation of Quarantine and Prevention of Diseases Act, Chapter 47" which allow prohibition of import, detention of animals for treatment and examination, as well as to carry out investigation on imported products. Import and export of animals or its products must be declared at the portal of entry or exit for quarantine inspection. Importation must be accompanied by relevant document as follows:

1. Import permit issued by the Department of Agriculture.
2. Veterinary Health Certificate issued by a veterinarian authorised in the country concerned within the 7-day period before departure.
3. Other relevant document as required by the importing or exporting
   country.