Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 577/2013 of 28 June 2013 on the model identification documents for the non-commercial movement of dogs, cats and ferrets, the establishment of lists of territories and third countries and the format, layout and language requirements of the declarations attesting compliance with certain conditions provided for in Regulation (EU) No 576/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council Text with EEA relevance

• CELEX: Implementing Regulation (EU) No 577/2013
• Articles: 10

Article 1 Format, layout and language requirements of the declarations referred to in Articles 7, 11 and 12 of Regulation (EU) No 576/2013

1.   The declarations referred to in point (a) of Article 7(2) and of Article 11(2) of Regulation (EU) No 576/2013 shall be drawn up in accordance with the format and layout set out in Part 1 of Annex I to this Regulation and shall comply with the language requirements set out in Part 3 of that Annex.

2.   The declaration referred to in point (c) of Article 12(1) of Regulation (EU) No 576/2013 shall be drawn up in accordance with the format and layout set out in Part 2 of Annex I to this Regulation and shall comply with the language requirements set out in Part 3 of that Annex.

Article 2 Lists of territories and third countries referred to in Article 13 of Regulation (EU) No 576/2013

1.   The list of territories and third countries referred to in Article 13(1) of Regulation (EU) No 576/2013 is set out in Part 1 of Annex II to this Regulation.

2.   The list of territories and third countries referred to in Article 13(2) of Regulation (EU) No 576/2013 is set out in Part 2 of Annex II to this Regulation.

Article 3 Model of passports for the non-commercial movement of dogs, cats or ferrets

1.   The passport referred to in Article 21(1) of Regulation (EU) No 576/2013 shall be drawn up in accordance with the model set out in Part 1 of Annex III to this Regulation and shall comply with the additional requirements set out in Part 2 of that Annex.

2.   By way of derogation from paragraph 1, passports issued, pursuant to point (a) of Article 27 of Regulation (EU) No 576/2013, in one of the territories or third countries listed in Part 1 of Annex II to this Regulation shall be drawn up in accordance with the model set out in Part 3 of Annex III to this Regulation and shall comply with the additional requirements set out in Part 4 of that Annex.

Article 4 Animal health certificate for the non-commercial movement into the Union of dogs, cats or ferrets

The animal health certificate referred to in Article 25(1) of Regulation (EU) No 576/2013 shall be:

(a)

drawn up in accordance with the model set out in Part 1 of Annex IV to this Regulation;

(b)

duly completed and issued in accordance with the explanatory notes set out in Part 2 of that Annex;

(c)

supplemented by the written declaration referred to in Article 25(3) of Regulation (EU) No 576/2013 which is drawn up in accordance with the model set out in Section A of Part 3 of that Annex and which complies with the additional requirements set out in Section B of Part 3 of that Annex.

Article 5 Repeals

Decisions 2003/803/EC, 2004/839/EC and 2005/91/EC are repealed.

Article 6 Entry into force and applicability

This Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union .

It shall apply from 29 December 2014.

Schedules & Appendices

ANNEX I

ANNEX I

Format, layout and language requirements of the declarations

referred to in point (a) of Article 7(2) and of Article 11(2) and in point (c) of Article 12(1) of Regulation (EU) No 576/2013

PART 1

Format and layout of the declaration referred to in point (a) of Article 7(2) and of Article 11(2) of Regulation (EU) No 576/2013

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DECLARATION

I, the undersigned

… ( 1 )

[owner or natural person who has authorisation in writing from the owner to carry out the non-commercial movement of the pet animals on behalf of the owner ( 2 )]

declare that from birth until the time of the non-commercial movement the following pet animals have had no contact with wild animals of species susceptible to rabies:

Transponder/tattoo ( 2 ) alphanumeric code

Passport/Animal health certificate ( 2 ) number

Place and date:

Signature:

( 1 ) To be completed in block letters.

( 2 ) Delete as appropriate.

PART 2

Format and layout of the declaration referred to in point (c) of Article 12(1) of Regulation (EU) No 576/2013

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DECLARATION

I, the undersigned

… ( 1 )

[owner or natural person who has authorisation in writing from the owner to carry out the non-commercial movement of the pet animals on behalf of the owner ( 2 )]

declare that, during the transit through one of the territories or third countries other than those listed in Annex II to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 577/2013, the following pet animals have had no contact with animals of species susceptible to rabies and remain secure within a means of transport or within the perimeter of an international airport ( 2 ):

Transponder/tattoo ( 2 ) alphanumeric code

Animal health certificate number

Place and date:

Signature:

( 1 ) To be completed in block letters.

( 2 ) Delete as appropriate.

PART 3

Language requirements for the declarations referred to in point (a) of Article 7(2) and of Article 11(2) and in point (c) of Article 12(1) of Regulation (EU) No 576/2013

The declarations shall be drawn up in at least one of the official language(s) of the Member State of destination/entry and in English.

ANNEX II

ANNEX II

List of territories and third countries referred to in Article 13 of Regulation (EU) No 576/2013

PART 1

List of territories and third countries referred to in Article 13(1) of Regulation (EU) No 576/2013

ISO code

Territory or third country

AD

Andorra

CH

Switzerland

FO

Faeroe Islands

GI

Gibraltar

GL

Greenland

HR  ( *1 )

Croatia

IS

Iceland

LI

Liechtenstein

MC

Monaco

NO

Norway

SM

San Marino

VA

Vatican City State

PART 2

List of territories and third countries referred to in Article 13(2) of Regulation (EU) No 576/2013

ISO code

Territory or third country

Included territories

AC

Ascension Island

AE

United Arab Emirates

AG

Antigua and Barbuda

AR

Argentina

AU

Australia

AW

Aruba

BA

Bosnia and Herzegovina

BB

Barbados

BH

Bahrain

BM

Bermuda

BQ

Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba (the BES Islands)

BY

Belarus

CA

Canada

CL

Chile

CW

Curaçao

FJ

Fiji

FK

Falkland Islands

HK

Hong Kong

JM

Jamaica

JP

Japan

KN

Saint Kitts and Nevis

KY

Cayman Islands

LC

Saint Lucia

MS

Montserrat

MU

Mauritius

MX

Mexico

MY

Malaysia

NC

New Caledonia

NZ

New Zealand

PF

French Polynesia

PM

Saint Pierre and Miquelon

RU

Russia

SG

Singapore

SH

Saint Helena

SX

Sint Maarten

TT

Trinidad and Tobago

TW

Taiwan

US

United States of America

AS – American Samoa

GU – Guam

MP – Northern Mariana Islands

PR – Puerto Rico

VI – US Virgin Islands

VC

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

VG

British Virgin Islands

VU

Vanuatu

WF

Wallis and Futuna

YT  ( *2 )

Mayotte

( *1 )   Only applicable until this Acceding State becomes a Member State of the Union.

( *2 )   Only applicable until this territory becomes an outermost region of the Union within the meaning of Article 349 TFEU.

ANNEX III

ANNEX III

Models of passports for the non-commercial movement of dogs, cats or ferrets

PART 1

Model of passport issued in a Member State

European Union

[Member State]

PET PASSPORT

ISO Country Code + Number

European Union

[Member State]

PET PASSPORT

ISO Country Code + Number

Page 1 out of X

Explanatory notes for completing the passport

In each Section of the passport the following format shall be used to indicate

a date: dd/mm/yyyy

a time: 00:00

Section III, point 5: information required where the animal has a clearly readable tattoo applied before 3 July 2011 and is not marked by the implantation of a transponder.

Section V: only required

before movement into another Member State in accordance with EU animal health legislation; or

where the animal re-enters the Union after a movement to territories or third countries in accordance with EU animal health legislation (to be completed before the animal leaves the Union); or

in accordance with national legislation.

Section V, “VALID FROM 2 ”: information not required for booster vaccinations.

ISO Country Code + Number

Explanatory notes for completing the passport

Section VI: only required where the animal re-enters the Union after a movement to certain territories or a third countries in accordance with EU animal health legislation (to be completed before the animal leaves the Union).

Section VII: only required before movement into certain Member States in accordance with EU animal health legislation.

Section VIII to XI: may be required by territories or third countries of destination which accept the passport.

Section X: only required where the animal is accompanied by a health certificate in accordance with EU animal health legislation.

Section XII: additional information required under national legislation.

ISO Country Code + Number

I. DETAILS OF OWNERSHIP

1. Name:

Surrname:

Addres:

Post-Code:

City:

Country

Telephone number*:

Signature:

2. Name:

Surrname:

Addres:

Post-Code:

City:

Country

Telephone number*:

Signature:

* optional

ISO Country Code + Number

II. DESCRIPTION OF ANIMAL

PICTURE OF THE ANIMAL

(optional)

1. Name*:

2. Species:

3. Breed*:

4. Sex

5. Date of Birth*:

6. Colour:

7. Any notable or discernable features or characteristics:

* as stated by owner

ISO Country Code + Number

III. MARKING OF ANIMAL

1. Transponder alphanumeric code

2. Date of application or reading* of the transponder

3. Location of the transponder

4. Tattoo alphanumeric code

5. Date of application/date of reading of the tattoo /

6. Location of the tattoo

The marking must be verified before any new entry is made on this passport

* delete as necessary

ISO Country Code + Number

IV. ISSUING OF THE PASSPORT

Name of the authorised veterinarian:

Address:

Post-code:

City:

Country:

Telephone number:

E-mail address:

Date of issuing:

STAMP & SIGNATURE

ISO Country Code + Number

V. VACCINATION AGAINST RABIES

MANUFACTURER & NAME OF VACCINE

BATCH NUMBER

VACCINATION DATE 1

VALID FROM 2

VALID UNTIL 3

AUTHORISED VETERINARIAN

ISO Country Code + Number

1

2

3

*

1

2

3

*

* At least name, address, telephone number and signature.

ISO Country Code + Number

1

2

3

*

1

2

3

*

1

2

3

*

* At least name, address, telephone number and signature.

VI. RABIES ANTIBODY TITRATION TEST

I, the undersigned, confirm that I have seen an official record stating that the rabies antibody titration test performed at an EU-approved laboratory on a sample of blood collected on the date mentioned below from the above described animal proved a response to anti-rabies vaccination at a level of serum neutralising antibody equal to or greater than 0.5 IU/ml.

Sample collected on:

Name of the authorised veterinarian:

Address:

Telephone number:

Date:

STAMP & SIGNATURE

ISO Country Code + Number

IN CASE OF A FURTHER TEST

I, the undersigned, confirm that I have seen an official record stating that the rabies antibody titration test performed at an EU-approved laboratory on a sample of blood collected on the date mentioned below from the above described animal proved a response to anti-rabies vaccination at a level of serum neutralising antibody equal to or greater than 0.5 IU/ml.

Sample collected on:

Name of the authorised veterinarian:

Address:

Telephone number:

Date:

STAMP & SIGNATURE

ISO Country Code + Number

VII. ANTI-ECHINOCOCCUS TREATMENT

MANUFACTURER & NAME OF PRODUCT

DATE 1

TIME 2

VETERINARIAN

ISO Country Code + Number

1

2

STAMP & SIGNATURE

1

2

STAMP & SIGNATURE

1

2

STAMP & SIGNATURE

ISO Country Code + Number

1

2

STAMP & SIGNATURE

1

2

STAMP & SIGNATURE

1

2

STAMP & SIGNATURE

1

2

STAMP & SIGNATURE

1

2

STAMP & SIGNATURE

VIII. OTHER ANTI-PARASITE TREATMENTS

MANUFACTURER & NAME OF PRODUCT

DATE 1

TIME 2

VETERINARIAN

ISO Country Code + Number

1

2

STAMP & SIGNATURE

1

2

STAMP & SIGNATURE

1

2

STAMP & SIGNATURE

ISO Country Code + Number

1

2

STAMP & SIGNATURE

1

2

STAMP & SIGNATURE

1

2

STAMP & SIGNATURE

1

2

STAMP & SIGNATURE

1

2

STAMP & SIGNATURE

IX. OTHER VACCINATIONS

MANUFACTURER & NAME OF VACCINE

BATCH NUMBER

VACCINATION DATE 1

VALID UNTIL 2

VETERINARIAN

ISO Country Code + Number

1

2

STAMP & SIGNATURE

1

2

STAMP & SIGNATURE

1

2

STAMP & SIGNATURE

ISO Country Code + Number

1

2

STAMP & SIGNATURE

1

2

STAMP & SIGNATURE

1

2

STAMP & SIGNATURE

1

2

STAMP & SIGNATURE

1

2

STAMP & SIGNATURE

X. CLINICAL EXAMINATION

DECLARATION

DATE

AUTHORISED VETERINARIAN

ISO Country Code + Number

The animal shows no signs of diseases and is fit to be transported for the intended journey

*

The animal shows no signs of diseases and is fit to be transported for the intended journey

*

The animal shows no signs of diseases and is fit to be transported for the intended journey

*

The animal shows no signs of diseases and is fit to be transported for the intended journey

*

* At least name, address, telephone number and signature.

XI. LEGALISATION

LEGALISING BODY

DATE

STAMP/SIGNATURE

ISO Country Code + Number

STAMP & SIGNATURE

STAMP & SIGNATURE

STAMP & SIGNATURE

STAMP & SIGNATURE

XII. OTHERS

ISO Country Code + Number

PART 2

Additional requirements concerning the passport issued in a Member State

1.

Format of the passport:

The dimension of the passport shall be 100 × 152 mm.

2.

Cover of the passport:

(a)

front cover:

(i)

colour: blue (PANTONE ® Reflex Blue) and yellow stars (PANTONE ® Yellow) in the upper quarter complying with the specification of the European emblem  ( 1 ) ;

(ii)

the words ‘European Union’ and the name of the Member State of issue shall be printed in the same typeface;

(iii)

the ISO country code of the Member State of issue followed by a unique alphanumeric code (indicated as ‘number’ in the model of passport set out in Part 1) shall be printed on the bottom;

(b)

inside front cover and inside back cover: colour white;

(c)

back cover: colour blue (PANTONE ® Reflex Blue).

3.

Sequences of the headings and numbering of pages of the passport:

(a)

the sequence of the headings (with the roman numbers) must be strictly respected;

(b)

the pages of the passport shall be numbered at the bottom of each page in the following format: ‘x out of n’, where x is the current page and n is the total number of pages of the passport;

(c)

the ISO country code of the Member State of issue followed by a unique alphanumeric code shall be printed on each page of the passport;

(d)

the number of pages and the size and shape of the boxes in the model of passport set out in Part 1 are indicative.

4.

Languages:

All printed text shall be in the official language(s) of the Member State of issue and in English.

5.

Security features:

(a)

after the required information has been entered in Section III of the passport, a transparent adhesive laminate shall seal the page;

(b)

where the information on one of the pages of the passport takes the form of a sticker, a transparent adhesive laminate shall seal that sticker in the case where the latter is not self-destructed when it is removed.

PART 3

Model of passport issued in one of the territories or third countries listed in Part 1 of Annex II to this Regulation

[National emblem]

[territory or third country]

PET PASSPORT

ISO Country Code + Number

[European Union]

[territory or third country]

PET PASSPORT

ISO Country Code + Number

Page 1 out of X

Explanatory notes for completing the passport

In each Section of the passport the following format shall be used to indicate

a date: dd/mm/yyyy

a time: 00:00

Section III, point 5: information required where the animal has a clearly readable tattoo applied before 3 july 2011 and is not marked by the implantation of a transponder.

Section V: only required

before movement into another Member State/… in accordance with EU animal health legislation; or

where the animal re-enters the Union/… after a movement to territories or third countries in accordance with EU animal health legislation (to be completed before the animal leaves the Union/…); or

in accordance with national legislation.

Section V, “VALID FROM 2 ”: information not required for booster vaccinations.

ISO Country Code + Number

Explanatory notes for completing the passport

Section VI: only required where the animal re-enters the Union/… after a movement to certain territories or third countries in accordance with EU animal health legislation (to be completed before the animal leaves the Union/…).

Section VII: only required before movement into certain Member States/… in accordance with EU animal health legislation.

Section VIII to XI: may be required by territories or third countries of destination which accept the passport.

Section X: only required where the animal is accompanied by a health certificate in accordance with EU animal health legislation.

Section XII: additional information required under national legislation.

ISO Country Code + Number

I. DETAILS OF OWNERSHIP

1. Name:

Surrname:

Addres:

Post-Code:

City:

Country

Telephone number*:

Signature:

2. Name:

Surrname:

Addres:

Post-Code:

City:

Country

Telephone number*:

Signature:

* optional

ISO Country Code + Number

II. DESCRIPTION OF ANIMAL

PICTURE OF THE ANIMAL

(optional)

1. Name*:

2. Species:

3. Breed*:

4. Sex:

5. Date of Birth*:

6. Colour:

7. Any notable or discernable features or characteristics:

* as stated by owner

ISO Country Code + Number

III. MARKING OF ANIMAL

1. Transponder alphanumeric code

2. Date of application or reading* of the transponder

3. Location of the transponder

4. Tattoo alphanumeric code

5. Date of application/date of reading of the tattoo

/

6. Location of the tattoo

The marking must be verified before any new entry is made on this passport

* delete as necessary

ISO Country Code + Number

IV. ISSUING OF THE PASSPORT

Name of the authorised veterinarian:

Address:

Post-code:

City:

Country:

Telephone number:

E-mail address:

Date of issuing:

STAMP & SIGNATURE

ISO Country Code + Number

V. VACCINATION AGAINST RABIES

MANUFACTURER & NAME OF VACCINE

BATCH NUMBER

VACCINATION DATE 1

VALID FROM 2

VALID UNTIL 3

AUTHORISED VETERINARIAN

ISO Country Code + Number

1

2

3

*

1

2

3

*

* At least name, address, telephone number and signature.

ISO Country Code + Number

1

2

3

*

1

2

3

*

1

2

3

*

* At least name, address, telephone number and signature.

VI. RABIES ANTIBODY TITRATION TEST

I, the undersigned, confirm that I have seen an official record stating that the rabies antibody titration test performed at an EU-approved laboratory on a sample of blood collected on the date mentioned below from the above described animal proved a response to anti-rabies vaccination at a level of serum neutralising antibody equal to or greater than 0.5 IU/ml.

Sample collected on:

Name of the authorised veterinarian:

Address:

Telephone number:

Date:

STAMP & SIGNATURE

ISO Country Code + Number

IN CASE OF A FURTHER TEST

I, the undersigned, confirm that I have seen an official record stating that the rabies antibody titration test performed at an EU-approved laboratory on a sample of blood collected on the date mentioned below from the above described animal proved a response to anti-rabies vaccination at a level of serum neutralising antibody equal to or greater than 0.5 IU/ml.

Sample collected on:

Name of the authorised veterinarian:

Address:

Telephone number:

Date:

STAMP & SIGNATURE

ISO Country Code + Number

VII. ANTI-ECHINOCOCCUS TREATMENT

MANUFACTURER & NAME OF PRODUCT

DATE 1

TIME 2

VETERINARIAN

ISO Country Code + Number

1

2

STAMP & SIGNATURE

1

2

STAMP & SIGNATURE

1

2

STAMP & SIGNATURE

ISO Country Code + Number

1

2

STAMP & SIGNATURE

1

2

STAMP & SIGNATURE

1

2

STAMP & SIGNATURE

1

2

STAMP & SIGNATURE

1

2

STAMP & SIGNATURE

VIII. OTHER ANTI-PARASITE TREATMENTS

MANUFACTURER & NAME OF PRODUCT

DATE 1

TIME 2

VETERINARIAN

ISO Country Code + Number

1

2

STAMP & SIGNATURE

1

2

STAMP & SIGNATURE

1

2

STAMP & SIGNATURE

ISO Country Code + Number

1

2

STAMP & SIGNATURE

1

2

STAMP & SIGNATURE

1

2

STAMP & SIGNATURE

1

2

STAMP & SIGNATURE

1

2

STAMP & SIGNATURE

IX. OTHER VACCINATIONS

MANUFACTURER & NAME OF VACCINE

BATCH NUMBER

VACCINATION DATE 1

VALID UNTIL 2

VETERINARIAN

ISO Country Code + Number

1

2

STAMP & SIGNATURE

1

2

STAMP & SIGNATURE

1

2

STAMP & SIGNATURE

ISO Country Code + Number

1

2

STAMP & SIGNATURE

1

2

STAMP & SIGNATURE

1

2

STAMP & SIGNATURE

1

2

STAMP & SIGNATURE

1

2

STAMP & SIGNATURE

X. CLINICAL EXAMINATION

DECLARATION

DATE

AUTHORISED VETERINARIAN

ISO Country Code + Number

The animal shows no signs of diseases and is fit to be transported for the intended journey

*

The animal shows no signs of diseases and is fit to be transported for the intended journey

*

The animal shows no signs of diseases and is fit to be transported for the intended journey

*

The animal shows no signs of diseases and is fit to be transported for the intended journey

*

* At least name, address, telephone number and signature.

XI. LEGALISATION

LEGALISING BODY

DATE

STAMP/SIGNATURE

ISO Country Code + Number

STAMP & SIGNATURE

STAMP & SIGNATURE

STAMP & SIGNATURE

STAMP & SIGNATURE

XII. OTHERS

ISO Country Code + Number

PART 4

Additional requirements concerning the passport issued in one of the territories or third countries listed in Part 1 of Annex II to this Regulation

1.

Format of the passport:

The dimension of the passport shall be 100 × 152 mm.

2.

Cover of the passport:

(a)

front cover:

(i)

colour: PANTONE ® monochrome and national emblem in the upper quarter;

(ii)

the ISO country code of the territory or third country of issue followed by a unique alphanumeric code (indicated as ‘number’ in the model of passport set out in Part 3), shall be printed on the bottom;

(b)

inside front cover and inside back cover: colour white;

(c)

back cover: colour PANTONE ® monochrome.

3.

Sequences of the headings and numbering of pages of the passport:

(a)

the sequence of the headings (with the roman numbers) must be strictly respected;

(b)

the pages of the passport shall be numbered at the bottom of each page in the following format: ‘x out of n’, where x is the current page and n is the total number of pages of the passport;

(c)

the ISO country code of the territory or third country of issue followed by a unique alphanumeric code shall be printed on each page of the passport;

(d)

the number of pages and the size and shape of the boxes in the model of passport set out in Part 3 are indicative.

4.

Languages:

All printed text shall be in the official language(s) of the territory or third country of issue and in English.

5.

Security features:

(a)

after the required information has been entered in Section III of the passport, a transparent adhesive laminate shall seal the page;

(b)

where the information on one of the pages of the passport takes the form of a sticker, a transparent adhesive laminate shall seal that sticker in the case where the latter is not self-destructed when it is removed.

( 1 )   Graphics guide to the European Emblem: http://publications.europa.eu/code/en/en-5000100.htm

ANNEX IV

ANNEX IV

PART 1

Model animal health certificate for the non-commercial movement into a Member State from a territory or third country of dogs, cats or ferrets in accordance with Article 5(1) and (2) of Regulation (EU) No 576/2013

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Part I : Details of dispatched consignment

COUNTRY:

Veterinary certificate to EU

I.1. Consignor

Name

Address

Tel.

I.2. Certificate reference No

I.2.a.

I.3. Central competent authority

I.4. Local competent authority

I.5. Consignee

Name

Address

Postal code

Tel.

I.6.

I.7. Country of origin

ISO code

I.8.

I.9.

I.10.

I.11.

I.12.

I.13.

I.14.

I.15.

I.16.

I.17.

I.18. Description of commodity

I.19. Commodity code (HS code)

010619

I.20. Quantity

I.21.

I.22.

I.23.

I.24.

I.25. Commodities certified for:

Pets

I.26.

I.27.

I.28. Identification of the commodities

Species

(Scientific name)

Sex

Identification system

Colour

Breed

Date of application and/or reading of the transponder or tattoo

[dd/mm/yyyy]

Identification number

Date of birth

[dd/mm/yyyy]

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Part II: Certification

COUNTRY

Non-commercial movement into a Member State from a territory or third country of dogs, cats or ferrets in accordance with Article 5(1) and (2) of Regulation (EU) No 576/2013

II. Health information

II.a. Certificate reference No

II.b.

I, the undersigned official veterinarian ( 1 )/veterinarian authorised by the competent authority ( 1 ) of … (insert name of territory or third country) certify that:

Purpose/nature of journey attested by the owner:

II.1. the attached declaration ( 2 ) by the owner or the natural person who has authorisation in writing from the owner to carry out the non-commercial movement of the animals on behalf of the owner, supported by evidence ( 3 ), states that the animals described in Box I.28 will accompany the owner or the natural person who has authorisation in writing from the owner to carry out the non-commercial movement of the animals on behalf of the owner within not more than five days of his movement and are not subject to a movement that aims at their sale or a transfer of ownership, and during the non-commercial movement will remain under the responsibility of

( 1 ) either [the owner;]

( 1 ) or [the natural person who has authorisation in writing from the owner to carry out the non-commercial movement of the animals on behalf of the owner;]

( 1 ) or [the natural person designated by a carrier contracted by the owner to carry out the non-commercial movement of the animals on behalf of the owner;]

( 1 ) either [II.2. the animals described in Box I.28 are moved in a number of five or less;]

( 1 ) or [II.2. the animals described in Box I.28 are moved in a number of more than five, are more than six months old and are going to participate in competitions, exhibitions or sporting events or in training for those events, and the owner or the natural person referred to in point II.1 has provided evidence ( 3 ) that the animals are registered

( 1 ) either [to attend such event;]

( 1 ) or [with an association organising such events;]

Attestation of rabies vaccination and rabies antibody titration test:

( 1 ) either [II.3. the animals described in Box I.28 are less than 12 weeks old and have not received an anti-rabies vaccination, or are between 12 and 16 weeks old and have received an anti-rabies vaccination, but 21 days at least have not elapsed since the completion of the primary vaccination against rabies carried out in accordance with the validity requirements set out in Annex III to Regulation (EU) No 576/2013 ( 4 ), and

II.3.1 the territory or third country of provenance of the animals indicated in Box I.1 is listed in Annex II to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 577/2013 and the Member State of destination indicated in Box I.5 has informed the public that it authorises the movement of such animals into its territory, and they are accompanied by

( 1 ) either [II.3.2 the attached declaration ( 5 ) of the owner or the natural person referred to in point II.1 stating that from birth until the time of the non-commercial movement the animals have had no contact with wild animals of species susceptible to rabies;].

( 1 ) or [II.3.2 their mother, on whom they still depend, and it can be established that the mother received before their birth an anti-rabies vaccination which complied with the validity requirements set out in Annex III to Regulation (EU) No 576/2013;].

( 1 ) or/and [II.3. the animals described in Box I.28 were at least 12 weeks old at the time of vaccination against rabies and at least 21 days have elapsed since the completion of the primary anti-rabies vaccination ( 4 ) carried out in accordance with the validity requirements set out in Annex III to Regulation (EU) No 576/2013 and any subsequent revaccination was carried out within the period of validity of the preceding vaccination ( 6 ); and

( 1 ) either [II.3.1 the animals described in Box I.28 come from a territory or a third country listed in Annex II to Implementing Regulation (EU) No 577/2013, either directly, through a territory or a third country listed in Annex II to Implementing Regulation (EU) No 577/2013 or through a territory or a third country other than those listed in Annex II to Implementing Regulation (EU) No 577/2013 in accordance with point (c) of Article 12(1) of Regulation (EU) No 576/2013 ( 7 ), and the details of the current anti-rabies vaccination are provided in the table below;]

( 1 ) or [II.3.1 the animals described in Box I.28 come from, or are scheduled to transit through, a territory or third country other than those listed in Annex II to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 577/2013 and a rabies antibody titration test ( 8 ), carried out on a blood sample taken by the veterinarian authorised by the competent authority on the date indicated in the table below not less than 30 days after the preceding vaccination and at least three months prior to the date of issue of this certificate, proved an antibody titre equal to or greater than 0,5 IU/ml and any subsequent revaccination was carried out within the period of validity of the preceding vaccination ( 6 ), and the details of the current anti-rabies vaccination and the date of sampling for testing the immune response are provided in the table below:

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COUNTRY

Non-commercial movement into a Member State from a territory or third country of dogs, cats or ferrets in accordance with Article 5(1) and (2) of Regulation (EU) No 576/2013

II. Health information

II.a. Certificate reference No

II.b.

Transponder or tattoo alphanumeric code of the animal

Date of vaccination

[dd/mm/yyyy]

Name and manufacturer of vaccine

Batch number

Validity of vaccination

Date of the blood sampling

[dd/mm/yyyy]

From

[dd/mm/yyyy]

to

[dd/mm/yyyy]

Attestation of anti-parasite treatment:

( 1 ) either [II.4. the dogs described in Box I.28 are destined for a Member State listed in Annex I to Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 1152/2011 and have been treated against Echinococcus multilocularis, and the details of the treatment carried out by the administering veterinarian in accordance with Article 7 of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 1152/2011 ( 9 )( 10 )( 11 ) are provided in the table below.]

( 1 ) or [II.4. the dogs described in Box I.28 have not been treated against Echinococcus multilocularis ( 11 ).]

Transponder or tattoo number of the dog

Anti-echinococcus treatment

Administering veterinarian

Name and manufacturer of the product

Date [dd/mm/yyyy] and time of treatment [00:00]

Name in capitals, stamp and signature

]]

Notes

(a) This certificate is meant for dogs (Canis lupus familiaris), cats (Felis silvestris catus) and ferrets (Mustela putorius furo).

(b) This certificate is valid for 10 days from the date of issue by the official veterinarian until the date of the documentary and identity checks at the designated Union travellers' point of entry (available at http://ec.europa.eu/food/animal/liveanimals/pets/pointsentry_en.htm).

In the case of transport by sea, that period of 10 days is extended by an additional period corresponding to the duration of the journey by sea.

For the purpose of further movement into other Member States, this certificate is valid from the date of the documentary and identity checks for a total of four months or until the date of expiry of the validity of the anti-rabies vaccination or until the conditions relating to animals less than 16 weeks old referred to in point II.3 cease to apply, whichever date is earlier. Please note that certain Member States have informed that the movement into their territory of animals less than 16 weeks old referred to in point II.3 is not authorised. You may wish to inquire at http://ec.europa.eu/food/animal/liveanimals/pets/index_en.htm

Part I:

Box I.5: Consignee: indicate Member State of first destination.

Box I.28: Identification system: select of the following: transponder or tattoo.

In the case of a transponder: select date of application or reading.

In the case of a tattoo: select date of application and reading. The tattoo must be clearly readable and applied before 3 July 2011.

Identification number: indicate the transponder or tattoo alphanumeric code.

Date of birth/breed: as stated by the owner.

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COUNTRY

Non-commercial movement into a Member State from a territory or third country of dogs, cats or ferrets in accordance with Article 5(1) and (2) of Regulation (EU) No 576/2013

II. Health information

II.a. Certificate reference No

II.b.

Part II:

( 1 ) Keep as appropriate.

( 2 ) The declaration referred to in point II.1 shall be attached to the certificate and comply with the model and additional requirements set out in Part 3 of Annex IV to Implementing Regulation (EU) No 577/2013.

( 3 ) The evidence referred to in point II.1 (e.g. boarding pass, flight ticket) and in point II. 2 (e.g. receipt of entry to the event, proof of membership) shall be surrendered on request by the competent authorities responsible for the checks referred to in point (b) of the Notes.

( 4 ) Any revaccination must be considered a primary vaccination if it was not carried out within the period of validity of a previous vaccination.

( 5 ) The declaration referred to in point II.3.2 to be attached to the certificate complies with the format, layout and language requirements laid down in Parts 1 and 3 of Annex I to Implementing Regulation (EU) No 577/2013.

( 6 ) A certified copy of the identification and vaccination details of the animals concerned shall be attached to the certificate.

( 7 ) The third option is subject to the condition that the owner or the natural person referred to in point II.1 provides, on request by the competent authorities responsible for the checks referred to in point (b), a declaration stating that the animals have had no contact with animals of species susceptible of rabies and remain secure within the means of transport or the perimeter of an international airport during the transit through a territory or a third country other than those listed in Annex II to Implementing Regulation (EU) No 577/2013. This declaration shall comply with the format, layout and language requirements set out in Parts 2 and 3 of Annex I to Implementing Regulation (EU) No 577/2013.

( 8 ) The rabies antibody titration test referred to in point II.3.1:

must be carried out on a sample collected by a veterinarian authorised by the competent authority, at least 30 days after the date of vaccination and three months before the date of import;

must measure a level of neutralising antibody to rabies virus in serum equal to or greater than 0,5 IU/ml;

must be performed by a laboratory approved in accordance with Article 3 of Council Decision 2000/258/EC (list of approved laboratories available at http://ec.europa.eu/food/animal/liveanimals/pets/approval_en.htm);

does not have to be renewed on an animal, which following that test with satisfactory results, has been revaccinated against rabies within the period of validity of a previous vaccination.

A certified copy of the official report from the approved laboratory on the results of the rabies antibody test referred to in point II.3.1 shall be attached to the certificate.

( 9 ) The treatment against Echinococcus multilocularis referred to in point II.4 must:

be administered by a veterinarian within a period of not more than 120 hours and not less than 24 hours before the time of the scheduled entry of the dogs into one of the Member States or parts thereof listed in Annex I to Delegated Regulation (EU) No 1152/2011;

consist of an approved medicinal product which contains the appropriate dose of praziquantel or pharmacologically active substances, which alone or in combination, have been proven to reduce the burden of mature and immature intestinal forms of Echinococcus multilocularis in the host species concerned.

( 10 ) The table referred to in point II.4 must be used to document the details of a further treatment if administered after the date the certificate was signed and prior to the scheduled entry into one of the Member States or parts thereof listed in Annex I to Delegated Regulation (EU) No 1152/2011.

( 11 ) The table referred to in point II.4 must be used to document the details of treatments if administered after the date the certificate was signed for the purpose of further movement into other Member States described in point (b) of the Notes and in conjunction with footnote (9).

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COUNTRY

Non-commercial movement into a Member State from a territory or third country of dogs, cats or ferrets in accordance with Article 5(1) and (2) of Regulation (EU) No 576/2013

II. Health information

II.a. Certificate reference No

II.b.

Official veterinarian/Authorised veterinarian

Name (in capital letters):

Qualification and title:

Address

Telephone:

Date:

Signature:

Stamp:

Endorsement by the competent authority (not necessary when the certificate is signed by an official veterinarian)

Name (in capital letters):

Qualification and title:

Address

Telephone:

Date:

Signature:

Stamp:

Official at the travellers' point of entry (for the purpose of further movement into other Member States)

Name (in capital letters):

Title:

Address

Telephone:

E-mail address:

Date of completion of the documentary and identity checks:

Signature:

Stamp:

PART 2

Explanatory notes for completing the animal health certificates

(a)

Where the certificate states that certain statements shall be kept as appropriate, statements which are not relevant may be crossed out and initialled and stamped by the official veterinarian, or completely deleted from the certificate.

(b)

The original of each certificate shall consist of a single sheet of paper, or, where more text is required it must be in such a form that all sheets of paper required are part of an integrated whole and indivisible.

(c)

The certificate shall be drawn up in at least one of the official languages of the Member State of entry and in English. It shall be completed in block letters in at least one of the official languages of the Member State of entry or in English.

(d)

If additional sheets of paper or supporting documents are attached to the certificate, those sheets of paper or document shall also be considered as forming part of the original of the certificate by the application of the signature and stamp of the official veterinarian, on each of the pages.

(e)

When the certificate, including additional sheets referred to in point (d), comprises more than one page, each page shall be numbered (page number of total number of pages) at the end of the page and shall bear at the top of each page the certificate reference number that has been designated by the competent authority.

(f)

The original of the certificate shall be issued by an official veterinarian of the territory or third country of dispatch or by an authorised veterinarian and subsequently endorsed by the competent authority of the territory or third country of dispatch. The competent authority of the territory or third country of dispatch shall ensure that rules and principles of certification equivalent to those laid down in Directive 96/93/EC are followed.

The colour of the signature shall be different from that of the printing. This requirement also applies to stamps other than those embossed or watermarked.

(g)

The certificate reference number referred to in Boxes I.2 and II.a shall be issued by the competent authority of the territory or third country of dispatch.

PART 3

Written declaration referred to in Article 25(3) of of Regulation (EU) No 576/2013

Section A

Model of declaration

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I, the undersigned

[owner or the natural person who has authorisation in writing from the owner to carry out the non-commercial movement on behalf of the owner ( 1 )]

declare that the following pet animals are not subject to a movement that aims at their sale or a transfer of ownership and will accompany the owner or the natural person who has authorisation in writing from the owner to carry out the non-commercial movement on behalf of the owner ( 1 ) within not more than five days of his movement.

Transponder/tattoo ( 1 ) alphanumeric code

Animal health certificate number

During the non-commercial movement, the above animals will remain under the responsibility of

( 1 ) either [the owner];

( 1 ) or [the natural person who has authorisation in writing from the owner to carry out the non-commercial movement on behalf of the owner]

( 1 ) or [the natural person designated by the carrier contracted to carry out the non-commercial movement on behalf of the owner: … (insert name of the carrier)]

Place and date:

Signature of the owner or natural person who has authorisation in writing from the owner to carry out the non-commercial movement on behalf of the owner ( 1 ):

( 1 ) Delete as appropriate.

Section B

Additional requirements for the declaration

The declaration shall be drawn up in at least one of the official language(s) of the Member State of entry and in English and shall be completed in block letters.